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RA02 HXL

2002 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,929 mi
Last recorded66,929 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 HXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 66,929 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 61,282 miles

nearside front and offside front wiper blades are split but still clearing the screen

Pass 1 Jun 2010 56,767 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,434 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 52,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,924 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 30,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,822 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 24,810 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Poor travel on handbrake

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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RA02 HXL is a 2002 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA02 HXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 24 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA02 HXL registered?

RA02 HXL is a 2002 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is RA02 HXL safe to buy?

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