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BV02 NTJ

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,250 mi
Last recorded126,250 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 NTJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 126,250 miles

Nearside Front dent in wing

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Offside Front dent in wing

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 126,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front dent in wing

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Offside Front dent in wing

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,112 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 118,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 117,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut top mounting prescribed area (next to engine mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corroded through (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 109,445 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 109,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,329 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,961 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 91,956 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,954 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 76,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 70,910 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,788 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 67,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,079 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front wheel trim missing, both front anti roll bar link gaiters split

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,363 miles

corrosion developing on exhaust system

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 27 Aug 2010 61,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

corrosion developing on exhaust system

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,703 miles

corrosion developing on center & rear exhaust sections

Fail 28 Aug 2009 56,703 miles

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

corrosion developing on center & rear exhaust sections

Pass 28 Aug 2009 56,703 miles

corrosion developing on center & rear exhaust sections

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,024 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 51,024 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,871 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 34,492 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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BV02 NTJ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BV02 NTJ, 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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BV02 NTJ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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