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AP02 DHU

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,658 mi
Last recorded98,658 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 DHU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 98,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 98,658 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 77,443 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 64,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,995 miles

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,074 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,575 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,097 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,060 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,957 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 35,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,580 miles

front brake discs are warped

Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,491 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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AP02 DHU is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AP02 DHU, 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 AP02 DHU registered?

AP02 DHU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is AP02 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP02 DHU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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