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FL51 DPO

2002 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,019 mi
Last recorded108,019 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Mazda 32363,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 DPO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,019 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 May 2014 103,141 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

scratch on front screen not in swept area

slight front brake drag

Pass 1 May 2014 103,141 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

scratch on front screen not in swept area

slight front brake drag

Pass 2 May 2013 98,947 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wipers split

mark on front screen not in drivers view

Fail 30 Apr 2013 98,941 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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wipers split

mark on front screen not in drivers view

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,728 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 90,472 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2010 83,094 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 72,978 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Slight wiper mark on windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2008 64,185 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 57,567 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 43,161 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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FL51 DPO is a 2002 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL51 DPO, 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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FL51 DPO is a 2002 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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