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FD51 LGC

2001 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,173 mi
Last recorded81,173 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 LGC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,173 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 81,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 76,862 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 72,381 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

exhaust rear joint weak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,719 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 67,716 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 62,751 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,001 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,530 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and cracking on inside and outer edges

Fail 3 Dec 2008 48,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,148 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 44,153 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 38,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 32,730 miles

offside front wiper blade split at end

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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FD51 LGC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FD51 LGC, 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

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What year was FD51 LGC registered?

FD51 LGC is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is FD51 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 LGC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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