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DX52 RXG

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,100 mi
Last recorded94,100 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 RXG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,100 miles

exhaust system is very corroded

underside of vehicle is getting rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2012 94,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system is very corroded

underside of vehicle is getting rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2011 85,488 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 85,488 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 77,319 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front antiroll bar link rod ball joint covers are split.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 77,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front antiroll bar link rod ball joint covers are split.

evidence of the nearside front brake gettig hot.

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge and getting low on tread.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,136 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 62,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 50,652 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 42,359 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 32,591 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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DX52 RXG is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DX52 RXG, 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 DX52 RXG registered?

DX52 RXG is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is DX52 RXG safe to buy?

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