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AY02 KDO

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,023 mi
Last recorded65,023 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 KDO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 65,023 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 63,487 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,418 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated and rear, check all tyre pressures!!! (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,098 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Underside Corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,111 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,740 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 56,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,529 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,306 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 43,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,153 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,428 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 36,428 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (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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AY02 KDO is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AY02 KDO, 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 AY02 KDO registered?

AY02 KDO is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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