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BG02 JYC

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,981 mi
Last recorded37,981 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG02 JYC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 37,981 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 37,979 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 37,921 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 37,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 37,836 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 37,816 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,689 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills, both sides. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,658 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 37,223 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 36,004 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,399 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,032 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,968 miles

Nearside front brake disc scored

Oil sump plug washer damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2009 24,030 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,224 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 21,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,565 miles

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

nearside front tyre @ 1.7mm outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2007 17,563 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre @ 1.7mm outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,562 miles

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

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
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BG02 JYC is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

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

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