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DY02 XKV

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,469 mi
Last recorded50,469 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 XKV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 50,469 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded

general underside of car corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,563 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 48,497 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor all along offside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,391 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 44,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 44,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,042 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 42,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,950 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 39,950 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,265 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 34,322 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 31,421 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,421 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,608 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 25,667 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 22,795 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 19,800 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 XKV is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DY02 XKV, 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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DY02 XKV is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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