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EY02 BVR

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,483 mi
Last recorded114,483 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 114,483 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside front headlight is dim

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

offside front headlight is dim

Fail 6 Feb 2014 114,482 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside front headlight is dim

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

offside front Front wheel is noisey when rotated

offside front Front wheel is slightly tight to rotate by hand

offside front headlight is dim

Pass 11 Feb 2013 112,871 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 108,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 108,306 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

engine management light on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,604 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 92,604 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2010 76,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2009 63,481 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,773 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2008 50,764 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,210 miles

both rear shocks slightly damp

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,592 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 24,584 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EY02 BVR is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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