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EX02 MVS

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,506 mi
Last recorded141,506 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 MVS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 141,506 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2017 137,449 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 129,685 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 117,753 miles

exhaust joints very rusty

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres slighty cracking

Pass 22 May 2014 106,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system rusty

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 May 2013 94,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 82,062 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 82,062 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

front brake squeal

small chip in windscreen

Pass 26 May 2011 72,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,878 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 57,877 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 46,626 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,167 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,962 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 34,944 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,858 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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EX02 MVS is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EX02 MVS, 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 EX02 MVS registered?

EX02 MVS is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is EX02 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 MVS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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