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DE02 ATY

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,953 mi
Last recorded92,953 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 ATY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 92,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,391 miles

advise n/s+o/s rear outter sills starting to corrode.

Fail 24 Apr 2015 89,391 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise n/s+o/s rear outter sills starting to corrode.

Fail 12 Apr 2014 84,789 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 84,789 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,155 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 75,482 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,788 miles

engine oil level low

nearside rear brake pad worn low

nearside rear brake sticking on slightly

Pass 8 May 2010 54,551 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 52,928 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 52,928 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,821 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 39,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 28,725 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 22,910 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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DE02 ATY is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE02 ATY, 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 DE02 ATY registered?

DE02 ATY is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for DE02 ATY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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