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DF51 LMU

2002 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,522 mi
Last recorded52,522 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF51 LMU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,522 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,126 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 48,126 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 48,060 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,128 miles

advise air bag light on , advise air bag light on

advise osf tyre worn inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,546 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,530 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,795 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,630 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 30,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,888 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,885 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,264 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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DF51 LMU is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF51 LMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF51 LMU?

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What year was DF51 LMU registered?

DF51 LMU is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is DF51 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF51 LMU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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