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FG02 YJM

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,415 mi
Last recorded73,415 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 YJM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 73,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 68,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 64,046 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,775 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 63,431 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 63,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,264 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,122 miles

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

slight front brake imbalance/ near side front slower increase

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,957 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,747 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 62,460 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,221 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 58,703 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,288 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,631 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre treads starting to get low

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads near legal limit

Pass 3 May 2006 46,433 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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FG02 YJM is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

FG02 YJM is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is FG02 YJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG02 YJM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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