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DA52 BYU

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,252 mi
Last recorded49,252 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 BYU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 49,252 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 49,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,791 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 47,781 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 Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,322 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,400 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,937 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 41,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,082 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 35,011 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,539 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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DA52 BYU is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DA52 BYU, 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 DA52 BYU registered?

DA52 BYU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is DA52 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 BYU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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