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FB02 DKE

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,546 mi
Last recorded68,546 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 68,546 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 65,805 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 61,615 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,607 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 52,706 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 52,704 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 49,941 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 49,941 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 46,475 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 43,472 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 43,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,200 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 37,082 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,992 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 31,991 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,725 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 29,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 27,318 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 27,316 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 25,066 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 22,917 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 20,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 18,134 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 15,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2009 15,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 13,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 13,298 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 11,147 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 DKE is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FB02 DKE, 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 DKE is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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