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FN02 SJO

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,395 mi
Last recorded114,395 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 SJO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 114,395 miles

corroded in several places

Fail 10 Jul 2015 114,395 miles

corroded in several places

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 106,481 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 106,481 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 96,391 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 96,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 80,134 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 80,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 71,579 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,947 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,240 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 58,182 miles

both front shockers slightly damp

Fail 18 Jul 2008 58,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front shockers slightly damp

Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,376 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,999 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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FN02 SJO is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN02 SJO, 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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FN02 SJO is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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