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AR51 OFH

2002 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,109 mi
Last recorded95,109 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 95,109 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 87,473 miles

rear tyres sidewalls cracking.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 87,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/ subframe. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

rear tyres sidewalls cracking.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 81,788 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,049 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 80,035 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 78,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,061 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,104 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,632 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,189 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Feb 2008 47,619 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,202 miles

Small Chip In Passenger Side Of Screen. Within Limitations.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,410 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 OFH is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Silver 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 AR51 OFH, 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 OFH registered?

AR51 OFH is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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