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DF02 VZB

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 VZB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2017

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2017

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 83,007 miles

Front nearside tyre is worn on the inside edge

Inner sills are corroded

Play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 27 May 2016 83,004 miles

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

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

Front nearside tyre is worn on the inside edge

Inner sills are corroded

Play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,907 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,783 miles

small rip in n /s wiperblade.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 69,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

small rip in n /s wiperblade.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,990 miles

advise damage to zone (a) outside swept area

advise o/s & n/s inner sills / floor surface corrosion

strong advise o/s front inner wing corroded through inner skins

strong advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2013 63,990 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

advise damage to zone (a) outside swept area

advise o/s & n/s inner sills / floor surface corrosion

strong advise o/s front inner wing corroded through inner skins

strong advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,989 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 59,971 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front brake disc inner face heavily scored/ corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,607 miles

Nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside front brake disks slightly pitted

Fail 24 Feb 2011 54,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wear on inner edge

Offside front brake disks slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,073 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,797 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 45,496 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,992 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 33,882 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 33,882 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,684 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 27,684 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VZB is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VZB, 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 DF02 VZB registered?

DF02 VZB is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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