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BF02 KJK

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,425 mi
Last recorded117,425 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 KJK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 117,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear various joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting ( 2x bothsides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 117,425 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to rear various joints (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting ( 2x bothsides) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,107 miles

Central Rear exhaust coroded (various joints)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 117,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust coroded (various joints)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 116,373 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear exhaust corrosion on various joints

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner siils ( 2 bothsides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 116,373 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working & brake light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear exhaust corrosion on various joints

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner siils ( 2 bothsides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 114,109 miles

Front to rear various corrosion on inner and outer sill ( wheel arches )

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wing coroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 114,109 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on both edges less than 50% (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front to rear various corrosion on inner and outer sill ( wheel arches )

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front inner wing coroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 113,339 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 113,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 108,833 miles

Body has slight corrosion bothsides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 108,833 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Body has slight corrosion bothsides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,116 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 96,938 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 96,938 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,413 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

fulemanagement light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 77,629 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 77,620 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,079 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 68,070 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,457 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 49,457 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,249 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,849 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,810 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 KJK is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KJK, 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 KJK is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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