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FB02 DKD

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,941 mi
Last recorded104,941 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 DKD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 104,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 104,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 100,093 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 100,091 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)

Pass 31 May 2017 97,262 miles

General corrosion to underside

Pass 9 May 2016 94,799 miles

Corrossion on body work at Offside rear and Nearside rear

Exhaust at rear shows signs of corrossion

Offside and Nearside floor to sill shows signs of corrossion

Fail 14 Jul 2014 93,836 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS FRONT DISCS WORN

Pass 14 Jul 2014 93,836 miles

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS FRONT DISCS WORN

Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,237 miles

slight corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 77,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,379 miles

2bulbs on high level brake light inop

Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,958 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,416 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 54,416 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,238 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 41,935 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 16 Aug 2007 41,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,437 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 24,367 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
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FB02 DKD is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FB02 DKD, 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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FB02 DKD is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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