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DF02 KPO

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,636 mi
Last recorded75,636 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 KPO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2016 75,636 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 70,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge, close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount bush splitting. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge, close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 70,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill / floorpan corroded at seatbelt mounting position. (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven N/s 170 - o/s - 100 (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge, close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mount bush splitting. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inside edge, close to limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,333 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 56,386 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 56,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,259 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 40,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,680 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,914 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,590 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 25,351 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,388 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 18,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,491 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 105,427 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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DF02 KPO is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF02 KPO, 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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DF02 KPO is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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