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FB02 HOJ

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,060 mi
Last recorded98,060 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 HOJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,060 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2016 98,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,374 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both side inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 86,504 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,714 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

damp around brake master cylender to servo, further ivestigation required.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 76,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper 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 Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

damp around brake master cylender to servo, further ivestigation required.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,788 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 69,788 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 65,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 51,184 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 51,143 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,539 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 41,533 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,396 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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FB02 HOJ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FB02 HOJ, 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 HOJ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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