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AY02 EWL

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,358 mi
Last recorded78,358 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 EWL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,358 miles

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

inner sills and floor soft and slight corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2017 78,358 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills and inner arches (2.4.A.3)

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

inner sills and floor soft and slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,783 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front panel corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,488 miles

eml light on

Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,488 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

eml light on

Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,346 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,839 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 48,838 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,504 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,979 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 14,276 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 11,282 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AY02 EWL is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY02 EWL, 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 AY02 EWL registered?

AY02 EWL is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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