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FG02 SWU

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,488 mi
Last recorded84,488 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 SWU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 84,488 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

exhaust joints corroded

signs of corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,399 miles

engine management light on

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

corroded front and rear exhaust joints

Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,018 miles

corrosion to o/s front inner wheel arch near engie mounting

corrosion to o/s inner wheel arch

engine management light on

Fail 4 Aug 2014 75,996 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to o/s front inner wheel arch near engie mounting

corrosion to o/s inner wheel arch

engine management light on

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,543 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 71,541 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slightly binding o/s rear brake

Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,725 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,419 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 36,067 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,754 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 14,102 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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FG02 SWU 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 FG02 SWU, 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 FG02 SWU registered?

FG02 SWU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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