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MV02 GEK

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,303 mi
Last recorded62,303 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 GEK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2014 62,303 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,090 miles

exhaust mid to back box flange badly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2013 57,090 miles

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

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

exhaust mid to back box flange badly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,472 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 51,472 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear chassis legs

corrosion on rear wheel arches and sills

corrosion on sill backs

corrosion on sump

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,988 miles

exhaust mid+rear corroded

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,796 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 25 Feb 2009 38,908 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 34,805 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 33,391 miles

inner faces of both sides front brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Jul 2006 26,422 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 24,510 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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MV02 GEK is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc 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 MV02 GEK, 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 MV02 GEK registered?

MV02 GEK is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is MV02 GEK safe to buy?

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