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BV52 GKZ

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,944 mi
Last recorded99,944 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 GKZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 99,944 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 99,944 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 93,874 miles

exhaust system starting to deteriate

Pass 7 Aug 2017 91,602 miles

exhaust system derteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2016 90,059 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2016 90,057 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,592 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 78,691 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,148 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 69,148 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,253 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,377 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 56,377 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 50,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,489 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,028 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,195 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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BV52 GKZ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV52 GKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV52 GKZ registered?

BV52 GKZ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BV52 GKZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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