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EU02 YVY

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,730 mi
Last recorded134,730 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 YVY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 134,730 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel may soon require attention

Fail 20 Jul 2017 134,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel may soon require attention

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in inner sidewall

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 118,040 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 118,005 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 107,467 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 107,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,106 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,482 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,025 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 80,025 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,922 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,146 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 55,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,054 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 34,855 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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EU02 YVY is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EU02 YVY, 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 EU02 YVY registered?

EU02 YVY is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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