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CU02 OHG

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,097 mi
Last recorded137,097 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 OHG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 137,097 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 123,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 123,687 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 113,321 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake warning light on

Engine sump corroded

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE/PRESSURE LOW

Nearside tyre worn on outer edge/close to legal limit

Offside floorpan corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 100,132 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside floorpan corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 99,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside floorpan corroded

cut in tread of offside front tyre

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,136 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 72,630 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,137 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,008 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 OHG is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU02 OHG, 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 CU02 OHG registered?

CU02 OHG is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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