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FB02 HLH

2002 Mazda 323

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,361 mi
Last recorded135,361 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 HLH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2012 135,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

h/brake warning light on

Pass 24 Nov 2012 135,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

h/brake warning light on

Pass 21 Nov 2011 128,584 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 119,179 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight bind on n/s front brake

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight leak from n/s c/v boot

Pass 25 Nov 2009 106,890 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 94,984 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,318 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 69,844 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 69,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FB02 HLH is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FB02 HLH, 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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FB02 HLH is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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