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AU02 OGW

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,236 mi
Last recorded142,236 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 OGW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 142,236 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 121,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 99,192 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,885 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 75,884 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 75,882 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

inner and outer sill corroded

o/s/f and both rear valve stems deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracked and wearing low

sump corroded and has oil leak

wheel trims

Pass 13 May 2014 65,097 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 65,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 53,960 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,783 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 45,039 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,306 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,669 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,990 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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AU02 OGW is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OGW, 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 OGW registered?

AU02 OGW is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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