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AU02 ZKL

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,447 mi
Last recorded98,447 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ZKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 98,447 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,913 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 91,913 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,906 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 85,769 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

sill to floor areas corroded both sides front and rear

Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,283 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 70,786 miles

General damage around vehicle

Rear registration plate deterioating

Fail 13 May 2013 70,786 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General damage around vehicle

Rear registration plate deterioating

Pass 16 May 2012 67,941 miles

dust covers deteriorating on front antiroll bar links

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 24 May 2011 62,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre slightly distorted and suspect slow puncture

Pass 24 May 2011 62,233 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly distorted and suspect slow puncture

Pass 18 May 2010 56,529 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 56,529 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 54,863 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,812 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,964 miles

windscreen damaged in zone b under 40m in sweep of wipers

Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,284 miles

windscreen damaged in zone b under 40m in sweep of wiper

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 ZKL is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU02 ZKL, 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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AU02 ZKL is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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