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BV02 NPO

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,813 mi
Last recorded74,813 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 NPO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,813 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front headlight unit showing signs of slight damage

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre showing 3mm and tyre walls showing signs of slight perishing

signs of slight oil leak from engine sump area

Fail 10 Mar 2011 74,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel getting high

nearside front headlight unit showing signs of slight damage

offside froint brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre showing 3mm and tyre walls showing signs of slight perishing

signs of slight oil leak from engine sump area

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing[brake binding]

Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,551 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,220 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,876 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 34,207 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 34,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar clamp bush

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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BV02 NPO is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV02 NPO, 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 BV02 NPO registered?

BV02 NPO is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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