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DF51 NXC

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 NXC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 99,564 miles

All inner sills corroded

Boot floor from underneath is corrorded

Chassis at both sides corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front both sides wishbone corroded

Link bar at rear corroded both sides

N/S rear wing corroded at bottom

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear cross member corroded

Rear torsion bar corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 99,469 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All inner sills corroded

Boot floor from underneath is corrorded

Chassis at both sides corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front both sides wishbone corroded

Link bar at rear corroded both sides

N/S rear wing corroded at bottom

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear cross member corroded

Rear torsion bar corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,387 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all rear suspension bushes deteriated but no movement

rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 11 Mar 2014 95,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all rear suspension bushes deteriated but no movement

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 8 Feb 2013 93,109 miles

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

child seat fitted to nsr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

pas pipes corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 93,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seat fitted to nsr not allowing full inspection of adult belt

pas pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2012 90,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 90,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 84,185 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 77,276 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,276 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,006 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,894 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 59,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / RATTLING UNDERSIDE ON BODY

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING VERY HEAVLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 185 / 65 / 14 H

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / VEHICLE POSS BEEN STOOD FOR SOME TIME

Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,242 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 41,242 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,881 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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DF51 NXC is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DF51 NXC, 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 DF51 NXC registered?

DF51 NXC is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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