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AP02 DHE

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,831 mi
Last recorded112,831 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DHE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 112,831 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 112,830 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 108,227 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 108,227 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,910 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 101,909 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 93,611 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 93,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 86,033 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 86,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre is worn on its edges

Pass 4 Jul 2009 68,069 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 52,052 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,552 miles

Slight corrosion on inner surface of both front discs

Slight fluid leak from both front suspension struts

Unable to carry out detailed examination of near side rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Unable to examine boot floor from inside vehicle due to luggage in boot

Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,729 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 24,697 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 9,606 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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AP02 DHE is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AP02 DHE, 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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AP02 DHE is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 July 2002.

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