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AR51 LMJ

2002 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,639 mi
Last recorded95,639 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LMJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 95,639 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wheel arches in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2015 87,094 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 87,094 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 80,194 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear arches corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Oct 2013 75,301 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear arches corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Oct 2013 75,290 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner/outer sills slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,351 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,550 miles

engine managment lamp on

sills corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2012 68,378 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jan 2012 68,375 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,430 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,473 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,377 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,819 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 LMJ is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

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

Is AR51 LMJ safe to buy?

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