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BF02 KJA

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,926 mi
Last recorded144,926 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 KJA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 144,926 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 144,926 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault abs (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 134,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 136,385 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 129,207 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 129,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2014 119,195 miles

0/s number plate light dull

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front wipers split

Pass 20 Jun 2013 109,978 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 109,978 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,317 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 99,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 88,699 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 88,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,311 miles

rear number plate slightly durty

Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,145 miles

O/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 55,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 53,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 44,138 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 39,040 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 39,040 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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BF02 KJA is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KJA, 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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BF02 KJA is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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