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AP02 DFX

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,107 mi
Last recorded59,107 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,107 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 59,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 56,272 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 55,709 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four drop links perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has rough movement, no play at present

Offside Rear tyre badly perished and cracked on outer shoulder

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both osf and nsf (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center exhaust flange corroded not blowing

rear exhaust flange corroded not blowing

tyre n/s/r cracking around outer edge

tyre o/s/r cracking around outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,519 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system rusty (but not blowing)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Jun 2014 53,518 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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)

both front tyres perished

exhaust system rusty (but not blowing)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2013 51,275 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyre valves are perished and cracking

Nearside front brake is binding slightly

Nearside front tyre is perished and cracking

Nearside rear tyre is perished and cracking

Offside front tyre is perished and cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,815 miles

Boots on front antiroll bar links are splitting.

Both front and nearside rear tyres have some cracks.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,431 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,219 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 36,980 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,189 miles

offside rear light cluster has a little crack.

rear number plate deteriating slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,248 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 28,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers starting to smear

tyres starting to get low on tread on edges of the tyres

Pass 12 Jun 2006 23,248 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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AP02 DFX is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP02 DFX, 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 AP02 DFX registered?

AP02 DFX is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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