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DK52 YXE

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,328 mi
Last recorded68,328 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 YXE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,328 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner under sill hard corrosion

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking and perished

exhaust deterioted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 68,327 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s under sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s inner rear inner arch areas (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength n/s and o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner under sill hard corrosion

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracking and perished

exhaust deterioted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2016 62,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,966 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 54,966 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,246 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,173 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wiper split at end.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,531 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 43,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 39,461 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,461 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,782 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,130 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 28,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,969 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 21,964 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,045 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 13,260 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 8,743 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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DK52 YXE is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YXE, 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 YXE registered?

DK52 YXE is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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