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DX52 RYJ

2002 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,987 mi
Last recorded133,987 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 RYJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 133,987 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 133,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 124,420 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 124,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 110,494 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 99,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 99,376 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 85,894 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 71,440 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
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DX52 RYJ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

DX52 RYJ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DX52 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 RYJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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