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EN51 LYF

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,754 mi
Last recorded120,754 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 LYF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2016 120,754 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-body/Chassis/Suspension components Corroded

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 116,576 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 116,576 miles

Centre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 111,532 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 111,532 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 108,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2014

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 104,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perished (cracking)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 98,175 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 98,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 87,306 miles

very slight endfloat in steering rack offside

Pass 10 Dec 2009 78,864 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 71,387 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 71,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 62,920 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 54,542 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 45,562 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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EN51 LYF is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN51 LYF?

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What year was EN51 LYF registered?

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

Is EN51 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 LYF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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