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EN51 BNV

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

76,152 mi
Last recorded76,152 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 BNV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 76,152 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,978 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 75,663 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 75,369 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,876 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,582 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 73,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 73,003 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,730 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 70,862 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 70,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,298 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,966 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,991 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 58,951 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,675 miles

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

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 25 Jan 2010 51,542 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,254 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,999 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,973 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 32,659 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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EN51 BNV is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 EN51 BNV, 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

How do I check the history of EN51 BNV?

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What year was EN51 BNV registered?

EN51 BNV is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is EN51 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 BNV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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