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BP02 OLU

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,989 mi
Last recorded87,989 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 OLU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 87,989 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 76,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 71,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre sidewall split but not to cords

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,688 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre sidewall split but not to cords

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF tyre has split it sidewall but not to cords

OSF tyre inner sidewall been repaired

Fail 3 Jun 2009 66,118 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF tyre has split it sidewall but not to cords

OSF tyre inner sidewall been repaired

Pass 6 May 2008 58,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2007 47,103 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,189 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 40,250 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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BP02 OLU is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP02 OLU, 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 BP02 OLU registered?

BP02 OLU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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