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DA52 BYX

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,457 mi
Last recorded85,457 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 BYX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 85,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,013 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 74,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear wheel binding slighty

Pass 8 Aug 2014 68,024 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,353 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 60,353 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 55,845 miles

corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear inner and outer sills,rear chassis

slight play at rear anti roll bar

Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,673 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills and strut top mounting point areas.

slight bind at nearside rear brake

Pass 21 Oct 2010 46,660 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

corrosion to offside and nearside rear top strut mounting areas

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,611 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 39,103 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 33,688 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,057 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 22,835 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 22,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (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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DA52 BYX is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYX, 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 BYX registered?

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

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