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AU02 FWE

2002 Mazda 323

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,943 mi
Last recorded74,943 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 FWE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2020 74,943 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL AND WHEEL ARCH AREA. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 71,725 miles

Rear BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,645 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 68,639 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,431 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 59,305 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,117 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,080 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,045 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,746 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,936 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,894 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,913 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,044 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 17,522 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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AU02 FWE is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AU02 FWE, 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 AU02 FWE registered?

AU02 FWE is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is AU02 FWE safe to buy?

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