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BG02 JXZ

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,641 mi
Last recorded148,641 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 JXZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 148,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2016 139,299 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f engine mounting prescribed area corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 139,291 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/f engine mounting prescribed area corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 127,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2014 118,299 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,723 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 98,178 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 98,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2011 89,040 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,691 miles

both front anti roll bar boots split

exhaust system corroded and poor

suspension bushes perishing and coming unbonded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,109 miles

all anti roll bar link ball joint boots split

both front wiper blades poor

hand brake lever travels high

Pass 23 Sep 2008 58,726 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2007 47,566 miles

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 10 Oct 2006 36,449 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,586 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 27,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside 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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BG02 JXZ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BG02 JXZ, 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 BG02 JXZ registered?

BG02 JXZ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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