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DY52 UXP

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,270 mi
Last recorded56,270 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 UXP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,270 miles

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Fail 8 Feb 2017 56,123 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings effecting suspention mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings effecting the suspention tie rod (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort n/s 30kg o/s 37kg (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front blocked

Pass 13 May 2016 55,963 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 55,931 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 55,757 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 49,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 49,804 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,035 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 46,035 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,405 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 40,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,260 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 34,260 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 29,452 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,551 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 13,935 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 11,563 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 11,563 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 8,881 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 UXP is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UXP, 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 UXP registered?

DY52 UXP is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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