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DG02 KWJ

2002 Mazda 323

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

163,812 mi
Last recorded163,812 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 KWJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2023 163,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner and outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 155,097 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 155,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 148,906 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 148,906 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 141,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 141,040 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 130,229 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 130,229 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 117,437 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 117,437 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,469 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,573 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 98,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 90,277 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 85,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 85,048 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside/offside rear suspension lower stabiler arms,bushes wearing.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 78,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside/offside rear suspension lower stabiler arms,bushes wearing.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,533 miles

offside front tyre wearing low 3mm

Fail 16 Feb 2011 71,533 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside front tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,288 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 49,728 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 31,414 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 31,414 miles

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

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
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DG02 KWJ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DG02 KWJ, 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 KWJ registered?

DG02 KWJ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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