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FA02 BJK

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,477 mi
Last recorded152,477 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 BJK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 152,477 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust sections in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2016 139,558 miles

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

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

slightly low effort from offside parking brake

Pass 18 Mar 2015 127,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 110,309 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 110,309 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)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 100,453 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,034 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 84,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,692 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,265 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 54,985 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 41,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,728 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,963 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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FA02 BJK 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 85.7%.

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 BJK, 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 FA02 BJK registered?

FA02 BJK is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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