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BT02 XXR

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,636 mi
Last recorded58,636 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 XXR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 58,636 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension Components - Slight Corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 58,567 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 56,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust flange deteriorated but not blowing at the time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2017 55,023 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 53,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2016 53,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,287 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 52,287 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,967 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 48,901 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,901 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,003 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 47,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2011 38,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 26,317 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 14,369 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 14,369 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 11,342 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 11,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 9,379 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 8,104 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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BT02 XXR is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT02 XXR, 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 BT02 XXR registered?

BT02 XXR is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is BT02 XXR safe to buy?

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