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EY02 BVG

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,206 mi
Last recorded119,206 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 BVG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 119,206 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres worn low on edges

engine management light on

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Aug 2014 119,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres worn low on edges

engine management light on

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2013 110,746 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Aug 2013 110,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

offside front tyre tread worn low on inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 101,470 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Sep 2012 101,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,734 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 88,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 84,802 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 22 Feb 2010 75,890 miles

surface corrossion visible on chassis & floor areas

Fail 22 Feb 2010 75,890 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

surface corrossion visible on chassis & floor areas

Pass 24 Feb 2009 67,969 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 67,969 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,653 miles

Both rear tyres have 3mm tread

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,935 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 41,833 miles

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

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

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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EY02 BVG is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EY02 BVG, 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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EY02 BVG is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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