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AP02 RLV

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,753 mi
Last recorded109,753 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 RLV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 109,753 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 109,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 107,103 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Fail 11 Jan 2021 107,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,655 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 103,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,308 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,206 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 17 Aug 2017 88,868 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted Nearside & offside sill area (5.2.6)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 72,310 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,416 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,913 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 44,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 32,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,037 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 31,761 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,495 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,125 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,050 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,541 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 18,344 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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AP02 RLV is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP02 RLV, 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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AP02 RLV is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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