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AV02 BXZ

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,301 mi
Last recorded134,301 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 BXZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 134,301 miles

o/s + n/s front floor slightly corroded

o/s front wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 134,301 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s + n/s front floor slightly corroded

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

o/s front wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 122,790 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 May 2014 122,720 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 109,309 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 109,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 96,607 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 83,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 75,263 miles

front fog lamp lenses broken

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,564 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,722 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,722 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,217 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 33,217 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,019 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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AV02 BXZ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV02 BXZ, 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 AV02 BXZ registered?

AV02 BXZ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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