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BD51 YPX

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,833 mi
Last recorded141,833 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 YPX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2017 141,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Both front tyres are wearing heavily on the inside edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Various oil leaks

Pass 2 Jan 2016 123,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brakes binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

power steering rack damp

various oil leaks around engine/gearbox

Fail 23 Dec 2015 123,398 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brakes binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

power steering rack damp

various oil leaks around engine/gearbox

Pass 13 Dec 2014 106,627 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 100,214 miles

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

front brake discs slighly corroded and lipped on inner faces

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Fail 16 Dec 2013 100,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs slighly corroded and lipped on inner faces

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 29 Jan 2013 91,564 miles

undertrays fitted

wiper blades smearing

Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,425 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 85,425 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear discs coroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,501 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 74,548 miles

Both Rear brake discs lipped.

O/S/F caliper bolt cap missing.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,171 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 66,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,723 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,610 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,684 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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BD51 YPX is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BD51 YPX, 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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BD51 YPX is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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