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FN02 SJX

2002 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,615 mi
Last recorded123,615 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 SJX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 123,615 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 123,614 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 122,326 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under body surface corrosion to components front and rear

Fail 5 Mar 2014 122,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body surface corrosion to components front and rear

Fail 4 Mar 2014 122,318 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

suspension components corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 14 Mar 2013 119,701 miles

both front tyres 2nd hand and over 6yrs old

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

excessive h/b lever travel

front discs badly corroded inner faces

middle and rear poor cond

nearside rear tyre 8yrs old and badly perished

sump badly corroded and leaking

Fail 2 Mar 2013 119,701 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

excessive h/b lever travel

front discs badly corroded inner faces

middle and rear poor cond

nearside rear tyre 8yrs old and badly perished

sump badly corroded and leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2012 109,957 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Mar 2012 109,957 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 104,054 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 91,388 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 77,997 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 66,768 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,931 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,778 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 39,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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FN02 SJX is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SJX, 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 FN02 SJX registered?

FN02 SJX is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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