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EX02 RZV

2002 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

98,195 mi
Last recorded98,195 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 RZV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 98,195 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 97,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 79,823 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 79,823 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 78,213 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sides inner sill corroded

engine management lamp appears on the dashboard

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2010 78,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both sides inner sill corroded

engine management lamp appears on the dashboard

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2010 78,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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)

engine management light stays on all time

Pass 5 Dec 2009 76,515 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 76,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,228 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 74,228 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 49,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 49,372 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,497 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,525 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RZV is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 EX02 RZV, 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 RZV registered?

EX02 RZV is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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