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CU02 OGW

2002 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,584 mi
Last recorded111,584 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 OGW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2013 111,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,605 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 88,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 76,452 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,134 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,816 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 48,933 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 36,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,781 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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CU02 OGW is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU02 OGW, 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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CU02 OGW is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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