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DY52 OHD

2002 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,101 mi
Last recorded137,101 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 OHD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 137,101 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 124,066 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 114,702 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 114,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2013 109,797 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 102,432 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,432 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 92,538 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 92,538 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 81,813 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 81,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 73,728 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 65,943 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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DY52 OHD 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 71.4%.

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 DY52 OHD, 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 DY52 OHD registered?

DY52 OHD is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is DY52 OHD safe to buy?

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