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FA02 BKN

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,029 mi
Last recorded50,029 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2016 50,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front sill corroded outside prescibed area

Nearside Front sill corroded outside prescribed area

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres scrubbed (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,718 miles

sills/floors/wheel arches all showing signs of rusting

Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,158 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 43,157 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)

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 40,141 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 40,089 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,614 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,585 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,198 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 25,420 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,123 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 21,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 16,839 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 BKN 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 71.4%.

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 FA02 BKN, 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 BKN is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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