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DU02 ERJ

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,012 mi
Last recorded90,012 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 ERJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2020 90,012 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected flitch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 87,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 87,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,869 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise engine management light is stopping on

Pass 8 Apr 2017 82,570 miles

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on outer wall

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 82,570 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on outer wall

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 82,563 miles

Brake performance not tested Roller brake test not carried out due to Offside Front Brakes AND Nearside Rear Brakes binding when wheels spun manually (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Heavy cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light coming on with position lamps and not operating correctly when brakes applied (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Heavy cracks (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion Corrosion near offside engine mounting (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres have heavy cracking all over

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover cracking (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc corrosion on inner face (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,450 miles

Body has slight corrosion Corrosion Near O/S/F Engine Mount (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Corrosion Under N/S Of Bonnet Edge (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyres Cracking In Tread And Sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2015 77,553 miles

Both rear droplink balljoint dust covers cracking but not split

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Corrosion near offside engine mount

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2015 77,553 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear droplink balljoint dust covers cracking but not split

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,467 miles

rear tyres cracks between tread

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,626 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking between treads os ns rear

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,970 miles

front wheel arch brake pipes corroded

rear flex brake pipes cracks

rear tyres cracks to tread

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,732 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 64,330 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise front tyres getting low

Fail 22 Mar 2010 64,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front tyres getting low

Fail 23 Mar 2009 57,240 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,240 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,414 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 50,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,944 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,711 miles

offside front tyre in ner shoulder wear

Fail 27 Mar 2006 34,711 miles

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

offside front tyre in ner shoulder wear

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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DU02 ERJ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DU02 ERJ, 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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DU02 ERJ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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