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DY02 UYJ

2002 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,475 mi
Last recorded107,475 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 UYJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 107,475 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides inner & outer sills corroded

Both sides rear arches & inner arches corroded & holed (Not structual or likely to affect steering or handling)

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front & Rear brake discs show wear

Front antiroll bar link rod ball joint dust covers deteriorated & small splits

Rear antiroll bar link rod ball joint dust covers deteriorated & small splits

Rear subframe corroded

Underbosy body corroded in places

Welded repairs to offside outer sill covered in sealant

Pass 30 Jul 2016 103,975 miles

All rear subframe & suspension components corroding

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides rear antiroll bar links have slight play & dust covers perished

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front & rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Minor oil leak

Underbody, both sides inner & outers sills & offside rear arch corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2015 100,167 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Exhaust corrosing

Front & rear brake discs show wear & corrosion

Front antiroll bar link ball joint covers heavily perished

Slight oil leak

Underbody & offside rear arch & out sill corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2014 95,301 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,544 miles

Both sides rear outer & inner sills & inner rear arches corroding

Exhaust corroded

Minor oil leak

Nearside rear anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2012 87,839 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 76,566 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 66,403 miles

O/s/r tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,922 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 50,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 46,375 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,966 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,333 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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DY02 UYJ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DY02 UYJ, 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 DY02 UYJ registered?

DY02 UYJ is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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