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BJ02 XRC

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,209 mi
Last recorded78,209 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 XRC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,209 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside sills/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 78,193 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear arch (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both rear inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion underside including inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

nsf tyre outer edge wearing thin

Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,502 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracks

Offside Rear tyre age related cracks

Fail 22 Apr 2017 74,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracks

Offside Rear tyre age related cracks

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,715 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 70,706 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,522 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 58,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,994 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 49,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,935 miles

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 4 Apr 2012 43,935 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 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 6 Apr 2011 40,075 miles

exhaust corroded at flange joints

Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,421 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,454 miles

front brake discs inner faces poor(borderline pass)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,268 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 24,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,816 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
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BJ02 XRC is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 BJ02 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

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

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