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FG02 YKN

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,752 mi
Last recorded112,752 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 112,752 miles

engine management light on

Central exhaust joint corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not considered excessive

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

Offside Front floor corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded but not considered excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 112,751 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end/inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end/inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust joint corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear floor corroded but not considered excessive

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

Offside Front floor corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded but not considered excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2020 106,376 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most radius arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 106,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear most radius arm outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 98,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,052 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust flange corroded

vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 26 Feb 2018 95,042 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust flange corroded

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2017 91,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust flange corroded

oil leak from engine sump

small hole offside rear floor pan outside prescribed area

underside corroded and has been undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,201 miles

exhaust flange corroded

inner sills corroded

oil leak sump

Fail 15 Feb 2016 87,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven 31% (3.7.B.2)

exhaust flange corroded

inner sills corroded

oil leak sump

slight brake bind on offside front

Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust flanges very corroaded

inner sills corroaded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,607 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center bulb in high level brake light inop

Fail 3 Mar 2014 76,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center bulbs in high level brake lamp inop

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,264 miles

n/s front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,637 miles

n/s rear wheel outer rim starting to deteriorate but legal at time of test

Fail 10 Mar 2011 57,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,965 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,326 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,671 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,526 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,072 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 YKN is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YKN, 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 YKN is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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