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BF02 KHU

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,117 mi
Last recorded144,117 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 KHU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2011 144,117 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 144,117 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 136,069 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2010 136,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroding

Fail 2 Jul 2009 128,724 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

Pass 2 Jul 2009 128,724 miles

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

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

Pass 18 Jul 2008 118,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2007 112,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 100,600 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 100,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 96,833 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BF02 KHU is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF02 KHU, 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 BF02 KHU registered?

BF02 KHU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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