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CA02 HCG

2002 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,274 mi
Last recorded119,274 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 HCG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2015 119,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 111,532 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 111,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 105,550 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 105,549 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 98,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,299 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,452 miles

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

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

rust on sills +under sills +floors +chassis +inner wings

Fail 22 Jul 2011 90,452 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

rust on sills +under sills +floors +chassis +inner wings

Pass 13 May 2010 79,703 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 69,197 miles

near and offside rear inner sills and end of sills/inner wheel arch starting to corrode

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 May 2008 60,166 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on edge of tread & wearing on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 51,217 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 41,641 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 HCG is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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