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BT51 VLP

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,507 mi
Last recorded71,507 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VLP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 71,507 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f wiper end split

o/s/f wiper end split

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,993 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,411 miles

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

needs wheel tracking

Pass 3 Jan 2009 56,609 miles

Engine management light staying on

Fail 3 Jan 2009 173,373 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

nearside front wing mirror inscure

Pass 20 Dec 2007 48,829 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 48,829 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 43,472 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 43,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2005 36,557 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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BT51 VLP is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLP, 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 BT51 VLP registered?

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

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