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CA02 HBX

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,335 mi
Last recorded86,335 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 HBX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 86,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 84,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust: silencer join corroded rear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 81,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust joint corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing inner sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flange rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 72,446 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flange rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,299 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ear cracking in tread area and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 70,294 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ear cracking in tread area and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 64,181 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear sill/wheel arch area corroded not deemed as structural

Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,684 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 53,573 miles

Corrosion to rear of both sills at wheel arch area and into wheel arches, not deemed as structural at present

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

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

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

One Led not working in high level brake light

Pass 23 May 2016 49,658 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 44,758 miles

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

small cut to o/s/f tyre side wall, but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 23 May 2014 41,895 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 41,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,019 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 40,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 26 May 2012 38,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 34,459 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 33,375 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 32,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 31,126 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 28,980 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,414 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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CA02 HBX is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CA02 HBX, 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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CA02 HBX is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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