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DU52 RKY

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,696 mi
Last recorded130,696 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 RKY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 130,696 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 120,633 miles

doth rear suspension drop link arms have play

front tyres different size to rear

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner eadge and has cut in tread not to cords

Fail 29 Feb 2012 120,633 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

doth rear suspension drop link arms have play

front tyres different size to rear

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner eadge and has cut in tread not to cords

Pass 25 Aug 2010 107,539 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 94,506 miles

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

Oil leak

advise o/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn advise vehicle structure corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 88,687 miles

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

Oil leak

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

advise rear brake discs corroded advise o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2007 81,474 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 81,474 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 69,777 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 69,738 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

rear number plate marked

Pass 19 Aug 2005 52,703 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
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DU52 RKY is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 DU52 RKY, 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 DU52 RKY registered?

DU52 RKY is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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