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FJ02 VWE

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,182 mi
Last recorded110,182 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 VWE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,182 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

Fail 20 Jan 2015 110,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 13 Jan 2014 99,243 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 92,868 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 87,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 81,811 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 81,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 72,237 miles

damage to rear number plate

Pass 12 Feb 2009 66,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise . booster seat fitted to front passenger seat, refer to owners handbook regarding instruction for air bag and fittment of seat.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,462 miles

front brake discs corroding

n/s/f wiper blade split

rear exhaust joint corroding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,893 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 47,436 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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FJ02 VWE is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VWE, 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 FJ02 VWE registered?

FJ02 VWE is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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