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AR51 ECX

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,543 mi
Last recorded143,543 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 ECX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 143,543 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 143,543 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 125,344 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/f brake caliper rubber split

Fail 21 Feb 2014 125,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2012 117,877 miles

n/s/f brake slightly tight

surface corrosion on o/s rear inner sill

Pass 26 Oct 2011 107,038 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 98,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,201 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 75,491 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 66,155 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 66,155 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,618 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 47,156 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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AR51 ECX is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 AR51 ECX, 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 AR51 ECX registered?

AR51 ECX is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is AR51 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 ECX 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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