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DV02 GZX

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,130 mi
Last recorded63,130 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 GZX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,130 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside underbody corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 63,130 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside underbody corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,914 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,252 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear underbody and sill arear corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 60,252 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear underbody and sill arear corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 58,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,886 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 53,892 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 53,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,721 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 47,721 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,060 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 40,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 20,316 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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DV02 GZX is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV02 GZX, 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 DV02 GZX registered?

DV02 GZX is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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