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DV52 ZHL

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,637 mi
Last recorded106,637 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZHL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 106,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lenses deteriorated slightly becoming opaque

Fail 24 Mar 2020 106,333 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 102,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 97,354 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (2.4.A.3)

Rear arches corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2017 97,354 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (2.4.A.3)

Rear arches corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2016 90,429 miles

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

rear arches corroded

rear top suspension mounts corroded

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 85,052 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,451 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,658 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 66,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 60,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,804 miles

NSF TYRE HAS SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE.

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

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

OSR BRAKE FLEXI REQUIRES RE POSITIONING.

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

Fail 28 May 2010 49,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 49,833 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,488 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,680 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)

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,680 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,364 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,279 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 26,279 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limits

Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,998 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)

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 ZHL is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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