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DN51 AWA

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,975 mi
Last recorded104,975 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 AWA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2017 104,975 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inside arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 101,558 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 98,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 98,095 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 94,604 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 90,724 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 31 May 2012 87,167 miles

both front macpherson struts showing a misting of oil

Pass 24 May 2011 83,183 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)

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

rear suspension arms corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 4 May 2010 79,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 75,632 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 75,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 71,566 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 71,566 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 11 May 2007 67,187 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 58,207 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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DN51 AWA is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DN51 AWA, 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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DN51 AWA is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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