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DE02 BVL

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,755 mi
Last recorded130,755 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 BVL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 130,755 miles

slight noise o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2013 118,459 miles

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 118,459 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 109,616 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 99,138 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar links

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 6 Oct 2010 89,183 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,194 miles

heavy wear lip on front brake discs,recommend renewal next time pads are changed

Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,119 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn on both edges, n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2006 45,311 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 BVL is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BVL, 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 BVL registered?

DE02 BVL is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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