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DY02 UYW

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,331 mi
Last recorded92,331 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 UYW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 92,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 29 Apr 2017 92,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 May 2016 85,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine light on dash

oil leak

rear valance has slight corrosion

slight corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 5 May 2016 85,969 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/ wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine light on dash

oil leak

rear valance has slight corrosion

slight corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,777 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 29 Apr 2015 79,771 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,774 miles

front brake pads getting low + o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Fail 26 Apr 2014 73,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake pads getting low + o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,012 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 59,763 miles

rear brake pads getting low + front tyres close to limit + slight corrosion on o/s + n/s/f floor

Pass 23 Apr 2011 54,788 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,844 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall deteriorated.

Pass 25 Apr 2009 44,766 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 38,842 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 33,763 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 27,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 4 May 2006 27,098 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 UYW is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY02 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

DY02 UYW is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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