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DG51 XRU

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,367 mi
Last recorded115,367 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 XRU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2015 115,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot floor badly corroded (holed)

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

inner sills and floor sections corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,611 miles

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

boot floor holed and corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2014 99,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

boot floor holed and corroded

o/s/f slight damage

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 29 Jan 2013 91,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 88,556 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust is starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jan 2011 83,368 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are worn on inner edge

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 20 Jan 2010 79,145 miles

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

front o/s body panels damaged

small chip in wiondscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2010 79,145 miles

front o/s body panels damaged

small chip in wiondscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2009 75,207 miles

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front brake pads starting to wear

front n/s tyre starting to wear

rear brake pads starting to wear

rear o/s tyre starting to wear

Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,207 miles

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front brake pads starting to wear

front n/s tyre starting to wear

rear brake pads starting to wear

rear o/s tyre starting to wear

Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,527 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to wear all starring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jan 2007 62,547 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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DG51 XRU is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG51 XRU, 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 DG51 XRU registered?

DG51 XRU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is DG51 XRU safe to buy?

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