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EN51 LCJ

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,862 mi
Last recorded126,862 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 LCJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 126,862 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 126,830 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 121,469 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside engine bay light rust

chassis light rust

Pass 30 Sep 2014 113,908 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 113,907 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 106,810 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear anti roll bar links misalighed

slight wear in o/s front vertical link top joint

Fail 18 Sep 2013 106,739 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear anti roll bar links misalighed

slight wear in o/s front vertical link top joint

Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,865 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 84,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

surface rust to under body

wiper rubbers in poor condition

Pass 7 Aug 2010 77,291 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion on rear section of exhaust

Pass 5 Aug 2009 68,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 53,686 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 53,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 45,662 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 45,662 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 36,803 miles

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

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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EN51 LCJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,232 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN51 LCJ, 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 25 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EN51 LCJ registered?

EN51 LCJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is EN51 LCJ safe to buy?

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