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DS02 AVE

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,557 mi
Last recorded78,557 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 AVE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,557 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

front crossmember rusty

front floor pans rusty

inner sill to floor joints corroded along both sides of vehicle

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rear wheel arch repaired with filler

rear chassis rails rusty

rear suspension tiebar bushes heavily worn

Fail 5 Sep 2013 78,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear chassis rails rusty

both rear inner sills rusty

both rear wheel arches corroded

front floor pans rusty

inner sill to floor joints along both sides of vehicle corroded

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rear wheel arch has been repaired with filler

rear suspension tie bar outer bushes heavily corroded

surface corrosion to front cross member noted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,355 miles

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

deep cut in offside front tyre outer wall - cords not showing

engine management light on

marks on windscreen

nearside & offside front suspension arms - rear bushes deteriorating slightly

nearside & offside front suspension struts slightly damp

nearside & offside rear wheel arches corroding

offside mirror slightly loose

Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,088 miles

o/s/f drop link arm slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,562 miles

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

both front brake discs scored inner face

Fail 2 Sep 2010 48,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs scored inner face

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,435 miles

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

considerable corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2008 34,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,020 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 30,020 miles

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

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 linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

scratches on nearside of front windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,151 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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DS02 AVE is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS02 AVE, 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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DS02 AVE is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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