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AK02 OXZ

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,759 mi
Last recorded61,759 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 OXZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,759 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 61,759 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both front tyres worn.

NSR antiroll bar link.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,707 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 21 Mar 2011 55,707 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 4 Mar 2010 48,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 43,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,602 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 21,377 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
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AK02 OXZ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK02 OXZ, 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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What year was AK02 OXZ registered?

AK02 OXZ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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