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AO02 ZNG

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,335 mi
Last recorded126,335 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 ZNG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 126,335 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

floor corroded

offside front inner wing damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2016 122,413 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 122,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 116,467 miles

chip on windscreen

n/s wing mirror insecure

slight bind n/s rear wheel

sump porous

Fail 31 Oct 2014 116,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip on windscreen

n/s wing mirror insecure

o/s front tyre bald inner edge

slight bind n/s rear wheel

sump porous

Pass 28 Sep 2013 106,783 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 104,656 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 102,328 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear brake disk slightly pitted.

windscreen has a chip in zone a

Fail 1 Oct 2011 102,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

off side rear brake disk slightly pitted.

windscreen has a chip in zone a

Pass 6 Oct 2010 99,069 miles

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

off side front tyre has cracking on the side wall but no cord or wire is showing.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 99,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

off side front tyre has cracking on the side wall but no cord or wire is showing.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 88,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 88,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 78,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 71,146 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 71,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 67,958 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 67,958 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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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AO02 ZNG is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO02 ZNG, 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 AO02 ZNG registered?

AO02 ZNG is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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