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DV52 HBZ

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,274 mi
Last recorded89,274 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 HBZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,274 miles

battery insecure

child seat fitted at rear

exhaust corroded

horn slighjtly distorted

horn slightly distorted

Fail 3 Oct 2011

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

child seat fitted at rear

exhaust corroded

horn slighjtly distorted

horn slightly distorted

Pass 2 Apr 2010 74,094 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 74,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front discs slightly corroded

o/s/f mirror insecure

rear brake pads wearing low

rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,737 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 63,737 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front of vehicle accident repaired

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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DV52 HBZ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DV52 HBZ, 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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DV52 HBZ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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