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FG02 YKC

2002 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,006 mi
Last recorded122,006 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 YKC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 122,006 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 120,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 120,055 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near o/s/r trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 115,607 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 110,272 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 110,224 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 106,631 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,048 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 91,896 miles

osr outer sill/wheel arch corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2018 91,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osr outer sill/wheel arch corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2017 89,653 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear wheel arches are corroded

front bumper has slight damage

nsr tyre starting to crack

Fail 12 Apr 2017 89,653 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear wheel arches are corroded

front bumper has slight damage

nsr tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Apr 2016 87,451 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,244 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 81,970 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine managment light on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,666 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,183 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,260 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 72,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,358 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 64,534 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 60,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 55,500 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2006 52,150 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 YKC is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YKC, 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 YKC registered?

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

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