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EN51 LWC

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,283 mi
Last recorded86,283 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 LWC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2022 86,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sil holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sil holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever has very little reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 81,867 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated and starting to affect pattern and intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sill and lower inner wheel arch area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,225 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,179 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 74,179 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,123 miles

all tyres getting low on tread depth

exhaust system corroded/ rear shockers weak/rear brake hose ferruls corroding / chassis starting to corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2016 67,722 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,721 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 64,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,928 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 61,928 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,578 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 56,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,733 miles

both rear tyres sidewall s cracking due to aged tyres

Fail 8 Sep 2010 50,754 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,754 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 47,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 47,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 43,763 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 39,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,130 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,704 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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EN51 LWC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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