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DV52 HCE

2002 Mazda 323

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,734 mi
Last recorded127,734 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 HCE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2014 127,734 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills weak

rear chassis outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 121,663 miles

Oil leak

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

general corrosion

o/s/r tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Fail 5 Dec 2013 121,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

general corrosion

o/s/r tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 113,237 miles

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

Oil leak

both registration plates deteriorated

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2011 105,409 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 99,948 miles

oil leak,sump corroded

slight drag on front brakes

Pass 4 Nov 2009 90,644 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 90,644 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 81,625 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 75,093 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 65,764 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 43,888 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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DV52 HCE is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV52 HCE, 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 HCE is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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