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FH02 XYU

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,536 mi
Last recorded91,536 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 XYU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,536 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front wing mirror case damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 84,149 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

surface corrosion to chassis, sills + floor

Fail 5 Jul 2018 84,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

surface corrosion to chassis, sills + floor

Pass 6 Jul 2017 76,080 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2017 76,080 miles

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,167 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,524 miles

corrosion nearside rear inner arch

Fail 2 Jul 2014 48,519 miles

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

corrosion nearside rear inner arch

Pass 30 May 2013 40,307 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,198 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,197 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

shallow cuts in both front tyres and offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,340 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FH02 XYU is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FH02 XYU, 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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FH02 XYU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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