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DG02 ETE

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,948 mi
Last recorded107,948 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 ETE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 107,948 miles

Both Front Seatbelts Slightly Frayed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front Mirror Missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wing Slightly Damaged

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 107,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both Front Seatbelts Slightly Frayed

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front Mirror Missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wing Slightly Damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front seat belts slightly frayed

nearside wing mirror missing

offside front wing has slight panel damage

Fail 14 Feb 2014 100,121 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front seat belts slightly frayed

nearside wing mirror missing

offside front wing has slight panel damage

Pass 16 Feb 2013 91,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front seat belts fraying slightly

non obligatory mirror missing

o/s front wing slightly damaged

o/s rear tyre cracks on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Jan 2012 83,953 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn Inner Edge

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

Offside Front Wing Slightly Damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,064 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,647 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 71,647 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,254 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,371 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,195 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,905 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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DG02 ETE is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG02 ETE, 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 DG02 ETE registered?

DG02 ETE is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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