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DX02 LUF

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,565 mi
Last recorded91,565 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 LUF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,565 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 91,565 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 91,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 77,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.2.6)

Rear suspension crroded

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 May 2017 77,623 miles

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

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

Rear suspension crroded

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (5.2.6)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,446 miles

front frame slight corrosion

rear frame slight corrosion

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2016 71,442 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

front frame slight corrosion

rear frame slight corrosion

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,871 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked within treads

n/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 66,314 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front wiper blades are smearing

nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2013 63,562 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 63,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 60,802 miles

o/s and n/s inner sill sections(rear) are corroded and require cleaning and painting

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,806 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,463 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,780 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,149 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,737 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,339 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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DX02 LUF is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DX02 LUF, 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 DX02 LUF registered?

DX02 LUF is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is DX02 LUF safe to buy?

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