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AJ02 VHE

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,183 mi
Last recorded128,183 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VHE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 128,183 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 128,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 121,203 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 115,235 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 115,235 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 115,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 105,347 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear outer sills corroded close to prescribed area

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 105,347 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear outer sills corroded close to prescribed area

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 98,699 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,118 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 88,117 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,789 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 75,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 65,030 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,330 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 43,314 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 32,129 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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AJ02 VHE is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 63,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ02 VHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ02 VHE is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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