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DE02 BYT

2002 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,187 mi
Last recorded72,187 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 BYT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 72,187 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f lower anti roll bar link joint

Pass 17 May 2013 57,838 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 May 2012 48,201 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2012 48,086 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs corroded on inside face

front wipers poor

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear discs corroded on inside face

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,280 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 45,090 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 42,779 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,326 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 40,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2007 34,901 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 34,901 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 20,257 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 BYT is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

DE02 BYT is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is DE02 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 BYT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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