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EX02 MVT

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,234 mi
Last recorded102,234 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 MVT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 102,234 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 102,234 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,480 miles

front and rear exhaust joins slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2013 94,260 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear exhaust joins slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,337 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 84,337 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 71,819 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,712 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,304 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,231 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,488 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,642 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,908 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 MVT is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

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

Is EX02 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 MVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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