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FG02 YJO

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,549 mi
Last recorded73,549 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 YJO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 73,549 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 May 2018 73,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,534 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear outer sill returns corroded but not to excess (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 63,086 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,884 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer portions of the tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 59,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower 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)

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

Advise offside rear inner wheel arch cover will need to be removed to see full extent of corosion in prescribed areas

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 57,302 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,552 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,221 miles

Advise there is a 24% imbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Pass 15 Apr 2010 50,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake pads look low

Front brakes squeeking on application

Pass 8 Apr 2009 48,899 miles

Front brakes noisy on application

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

advise there is a 20% inbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,417 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,583 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,019 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,019 miles

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

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

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 YJO is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YJO, 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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FG02 YJO is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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