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DK02 KGU

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,780 mi
Last recorded57,780 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 KGU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,780 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front ARB links covers (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,005 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, front and rear drop links (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside, front and rear drop links dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside, front and rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframs (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, front and rear suspension arms and trailing arms are corroded (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside, rear lower suspension front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front suspension top mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

nearside and offside rear structure areas are corroded

nearside and offside, front and rear inner sills and jacking points are corroded

nearside and offside, front and rear shock absorbers has corroded to the casing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,958 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 42,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,885 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,002 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,280 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,120 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 36,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,286 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,285 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,477 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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DK02 KGU is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DK02 KGU, 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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DK02 KGU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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