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BJ02 XPS

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,383 mi
Last recorded121,383 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 XPS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 121,383 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 121,383 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 108,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 108,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 108,162 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 92,684 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 92,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 80,803 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 72,195 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 7 Jan 2012 67,916 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 67,916 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 64,087 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

both front link anms gaiters split

Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,987 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 59,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,832 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 48,851 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,763 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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BJ02 XPS is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ02 XPS, 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 BJ02 XPS registered?

BJ02 XPS is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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