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BJ52 AXV

2002 Mazda 323

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,806 mi
Last recorded90,806 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 AXV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 90,806 miles

slight play on near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 79,209 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 79,208 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 77,792 miles

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

REAR DISCS WEARING

Fail 19 Sep 2009 77,792 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

CORROSION O/S N/S INNER SILLS /REAR SUB FRAME AND ARM ATTACHED

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 64,245 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 64,240 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 47,915 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 47,911 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 29,730 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres on wear bars and nearing legal limit

Pass 28 Sep 2005 29,730 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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BJ52 AXV is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ52 AXV, 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 AXV registered?

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

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