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FA02 BJE

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,256 mi
Last recorded60,256 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 BJE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,256 miles

n/s/front shock absorber damp

n/s/front tyre on limits

o/s front and o/s/rear anti-roll bar links have slight play

o/s/front track rod end has slight play

o/s/front tyre app limits

rear tyres app limits

underbody sill and suspension component corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2019 49,460 miles

front and rear subframes showing corrosion

front headlamps have poor image

n/s/front shock absorber showing corrosion

o/s/rear anti-roll bar link has slight play

sills showing corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2019 49,450 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear subframes showing corrosion

front headlamps have poor image

n/s/front shock absorber showing corrosion

o/s/rear anti-roll bar link has slight play

sills showing corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,386 miles

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2018 39,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2017 38,029 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 34,313 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

suspension componenets corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,564 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,792 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,046 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 28,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,950 miles

Front brake discs have surface corrosion on inner side.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,590 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,944 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,334 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,203 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 13,419 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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FA02 BJE is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FA02 BJE, 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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FA02 BJE is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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