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BT51 VLO

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,951 mi
Last recorded103,951 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VLO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2018 103,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 96,423 miles

Front o/s & n/s shock absorbers damp

Offside Front brake pipe corrosion

Rear o/s & n/s brake pipes corrosion

Rear o/s & n/s coil springs rusty

exhaust system rusty/sealant at rear silencer

floor/chassis/sills corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2017 96,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front o/s & n/s shock absorbers damp

Offside Front brake pipe corrosion

Rear o/s & n/s brake pipes corrosion

Rear o/s & n/s coil springs rusty

exhaust system rusty/sealant at rear silencer

floor/chassis/sills corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2017 94,373 miles

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,269 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 86,269 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,053 miles

exhaust rear joint in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2014 77,404 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 73,566 miles

radiator in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2012 69,616 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust at joint slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2012 69,616 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust at joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2011 65,342 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,275 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,585 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,634 miles

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

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 36,043 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 36,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BT51 VLO is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT51 VLO, 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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BT51 VLO is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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