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FJ02 MBX

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,135 mi
Last recorded66,135 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 MBX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,135 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 61,708 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 61,643 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,798 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 48,398 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,112 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,732 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 43,958 miles

advisery; both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2011 42,405 miles

advisery; searside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,220 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)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 39,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2007 35,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,844 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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FJ02 MBX is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJ02 MBX, 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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FJ02 MBX is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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