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DK52 OSN

2002 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,558 mi
Last recorded83,558 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 OSN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 83,558 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,473 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,836 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 72,334 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,334 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,324 miles

Oil leak would appear to be coming from sump, Rusty.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 72,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak would appear to be coming from sump, Rusty.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,649 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 71,649 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,739 miles

Engine sump is very corroded and just starting to leak oil.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 70,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Engine sump is very corroded and just starting to leak oil.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,955 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 67,955 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 65,164 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 65,164 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,756 miles

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

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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DK52 OSN is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Green 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 DK52 OSN, 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 DK52 OSN registered?

DK52 OSN is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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