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FJ02 XEN

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,610 mi
Last recorded69,610 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 XEN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 69,610 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch areas (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion underside various (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed not fixed into mounting bracket (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,298 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front and rear floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner wing under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside and nearside rear (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 66,249 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Offside and nearside front (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested Offside and nearside (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside and nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front and rear floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside sill to floor (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner wing under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Offside and nearside rear (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,954 miles

Body has slight corrosion various rear wheel arch areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,263 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 57,243 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,537 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 53,534 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)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,547 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,331 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,164 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,032 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 8 Jan 2009 38,280 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 33,822 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,719 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 29,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,108 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 XEN is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

FJ02 XEN is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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