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FG02 YJV

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,813 mi
Last recorded100,813 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 100,813 miles

underbody generally very rusty

Fail 22 Feb 2017 100,713 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

underbody generally very rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2016 93,082 miles

play in all anti roll bar links

slight judder from front brake s

unbderbody covers fitted

underbody generally rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2015 85,217 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake noisey in operation

outer floor to sills rusty

Fail 10 Feb 2015 85,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front brake noisey in operation

outer floor to sills rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2014 77,836 miles

floor to sills and sills rusty

slight play osr anti roll bar link

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,851 miles

nearside rear brake disc rusty

nearside rear outer sill rusty

Fail 21 Feb 2013 71,850 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc rusty

nearside rear outer sill rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,318 miles

front and rear antiroll bar links have small play

Fail 27 Feb 2012 64,306 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front and rear antiroll bar links have small play

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,491 miles

front tyres badly worn inner treads

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,527 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 47,527 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,987 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 39,987 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,940 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,777 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,216 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 YJV is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG02 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

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

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