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DK52 ZLO

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,018 mi
Last recorded99,018 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 ZLO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2016 99,018 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s+n/s (5.2.6)

floors both sides corroded and holed front to rear

Pass 16 Mar 2015 94,235 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 94,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 87,886 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 87,886 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 82,114 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)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 82,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,340 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 78,318 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,072 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 696,463 miles

Corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Deterioration to rear number plate.

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,345 miles

metal ferrules of flexi brakes @ rear corroded

some surface corrosion @ rear axle mounting

Fail 5 Mar 2009 64,313 miles

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)

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

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

metal ferrules of flexi brakes @ rear corroded

some surface corrosion @ rear axle mounting

Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,341 miles

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

Some corrosion to exhaust system.

Surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,779 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,629 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 47,370 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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DK52 ZLO is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

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

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