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BV02 NVD

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,576 mi
Last recorded116,576 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 NVD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 116,576 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 116,576 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 105,768 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 105,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,073 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 99,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,966 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,762 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 46,279 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 42,702 miles

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

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

n.s. rear tyre wall badly cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2006 38,075 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 38,040 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BV02 NVD is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BV02 NVD, 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 NVD registered?

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

Is BV02 NVD safe to buy?

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