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FM02 KNC

2002 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,801 mi
Last recorded85,801 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 KNC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2018 85,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion setting in areas under vehicle

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arch corrosion advised

Pass 11 Nov 2017 74,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 74,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheelarch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,540 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,386 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

general underside corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,439 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight wiper scratch marks in windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2014 57,439 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight wiper scratch marks in windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,994 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system heavily corroded

front antiroll bar 'd' bushes have slight play

general underside corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,492 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

front tyres close to limit & worn on edges

general under side corrosion

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,050 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension bushes perished and split

front brake discs worn and corroded

general under side corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,570 miles

front discs corroded & worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 29,256 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,787 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,931 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 22,865 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,061 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,718 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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FM02 KNC is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FM02 KNC, 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 FM02 KNC registered?

FM02 KNC is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is FM02 KNC safe to buy?

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