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AR51 LMM

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,367 mi
Last recorded63,367 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,367 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 63,306 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (trailing arm mounting) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (trailing arm mounting) (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,980 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 52,562 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear chassis/inner sills slightly corroded

rear/centre exhaust corroded, but not blowing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,122 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

surface corrosion to rear chassis and rear inner sills. NOT excessive

Pass 3 Jan 2013 42,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,928 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2011 32,760 miles

both nearside tyres getting low

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2011 32,757 miles

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

both nearside tyres getting low

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2009 28,535 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 28,535 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,804 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 23,787 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,098 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 19,426 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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AR51 LMM is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LMM, 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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AR51 LMM is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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