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BJ52 AXR

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,836 mi
Last recorded128,836 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 AXR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 128,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear arch bubbling

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear arch bubbling

under body surface rust

Pass 9 Oct 2021 115,084 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush started to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,624 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 102,970 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Hole in floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bold 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 94,814 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 94,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 93,123 miles

Battery warning light on

Inner And outer sills corroded

Slightly Smokey

Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,291 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,760 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills / floor (6.1.B.2)

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

warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,884 miles

noise from aux belt area

under side generally corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,858 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,875 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 63,873 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 58,006 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,647 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 52,646 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,682 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,350 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 35,681 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 29,900 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2006 23,105 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 16,581 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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BJ52 AXR is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ52 AXR, 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 BJ52 AXR registered?

BJ52 AXR is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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