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DV52 HCJ

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,599 mi
Last recorded74,599 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 74,599 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases font section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis,rear of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded,becoming weak

underside at rear corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2018 74,599 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front trailing arm mount,rear sill,(outer,inner and end sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases font section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis,rear of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded,becoming weak

underside at rear corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear metals to flex pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

rear arches corroded

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 12 Dec 2017 68,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge has large cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and sill end, ft trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge has large cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill,trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear metals to flex pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

rear arches corroded

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2016 62,489 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,134 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 55,134 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 48,471 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 48,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 46,248 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 45,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,015 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,873 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 42,104 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 42,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,582 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,786 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 HCJ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HCJ, 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 HCJ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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