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FB02 HRC

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,447 mi
Last recorded126,447 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 HRC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 126,447 miles

front brake pad wear

n/s and o/s outer sill corrosion

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch corrosion b/l

n/s/r anti roll bar link slight play

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2014 114,430 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 114,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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 23 Sep 2013 101,413 miles

exhaust system corodded

slight play in n/s/r roll bar link

surface corossion both main brake pipes

Fail 23 Sep 2013 101,413 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corodded

slight play in n/s/r roll bar link

surface corossion both main brake pipes

Fail 1 Oct 2012 90,239 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,239 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 23 Sep 2011 80,084 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,823 miles

nearside door mirror damaged and abit loose

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,809 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 60,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,313 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 42,284 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 42,284 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 38,104 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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FB02 HRC is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HRC, 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 FB02 HRC registered?

FB02 HRC is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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