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HG51 LHM

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,863 mi
Last recorded75,863 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 LHM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,863 miles

acceptable imbalance on rear brakes and handbrake*

corrosion of exhaust,brake pipes and hose ferrules*

corrosion of underbody and steering and suspension components*

front no.plate in poor condition*front brake discs worn*

handbrake light permanently on*

little reserve travel on handbrake* headlamp aims on aim limits*

osr bodywork damage* osf tyre worn,osr tyre worn and perished*

rear vertical link bar gaiters in poor condition*

shields and mud on underbody*

Fail 16 Dec 2015 75,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front upper and lower ball joint gaiters* (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp completely goes out when brake pressed (1.2.1f)

acceptable rear brake and handbrake performance imbalance*

bodywork damage osr* osf tyre worn, osr tyre worn and perished*

corrosion of exhaust, brake pipes and brake hose ferrules*

corrosion of underbody and steering and suspension components*

front brake discs worn* front no.plate in poor condition*

handbrake warning light perminantly illuminated*

little reserve travel on handbrake* headlamp aims on aim limits*

rear vertical link bar gaiters in poor condition*

shields and mud on underbody*

Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,107 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded* front vertical link bar gaiters in poor condtion but water ingress prevented by grease etc* some corrosion of brake hoseferrules* sump heavily corroded*exhaust heavily corroded and weak in places*

osr tyreworn and perished* suspect nsr shock absorber hasbeen 'wiped' although no leakage in evidence* rear under arhes muddy and wet*innerunder sills and rear subframe and suspension mountings and components heavily corroded*

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* little reserve travel on handbrake and acceptable imbalance in readings* front tyres worn to limit- nsf just acceptable*osf headlamp aim on aim limts* some indicators losing orange effect*

Fail 6 Jan 2015 73,107 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded* front vertical link bar gaiters in poor condtion but water ingress prevented by grease etc* some corrosion of brake hoseferrules* sump heavily corroded*exhaust heavily corroded and weak in places*

osr tyreworn and perished* suspect nsr shock absorber hasbeen 'wiped' although no leakage in evidence* rear under arhes muddy and wet*innerunder sills and rear subframe and suspension mountings and components heavily corroded*

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* little reserve travel on handbrake and acceptable imbalance in readings* front tyres worn to limit- nsf just acceptable*osf headlamp aim on aim limts* some indicators losing orange effect*

Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,956 miles

front no.plate in poor condition* headlamp aims on aim limts - headlamp glass deteriorating* wiper blades in poor condition* nsf and osr tyres worn and perished*front brake discs worn andcorroded*

underbody and components heavily corroded in general- especially steering and suspension,rear subframe,inner under sills, box section,floors,exhaust,etc,etc,*

vertical link bar gaitersin poorcondition but adequate* shields andmudon underbody restrict examination* suspect nsfshock absorber beginning to seep - seal not clearly breached*

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,041 miles

corrosion of underbody and components inc; exhaust, front and rear suspension and subframe assemblies,inner under sills, rearbox section,etc* suspect seepage nsf shock absorber*

front vertical link bar gaiters splitting- just acceptable* rear anti roll bar link arm gaiters heavily perished* little reserve travel on handbrake lever*

headlamp aim on upper aim limit*front no.platein poor condition*shields and mud on underbody restrict examination*osr bumper damage* nsf tyre worn*front brake discs worn andcorroded*both front and osr tyres perished*

Fail 9 Jan 2013 66,041 miles

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

corrosion of underbody and components inc; exhaust, front and rear suspension and subframe assemblies,inner under sills, rearbox section,etc* suspect seepage nsf shock absorber*

front vertical link bar gaiters splitting- just acceptable* rear anti roll bar link arm gaiters heavily perished* little reserve travel on handbrake lever*

headlamp aim on upper aim limit*front no.platein poor condition*shields and mud on underbody restrict examination*osr bumper damage* nsf tyre worn*front brake discs worn andcorroded*both front and osr tyres perished*

Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,155 miles

headlamp aims on aim limits* front no.plate in poor condition* front and rear brake discs corroded*exhaust heavily corroded* shields on underbody restrict examination* suspect nsf shock absorber beginning to seep*

little reserve travel on handbrake* nsf and osr tyres perished* rear under arches muddy*

Pass 7 Jan 2011 55,356 miles

exhaust very rusty in places,slight play inboth rear wheel bearings, headlamp aims just within set limits.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,812 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 47,657 miles

long travel on handbrake

nearside front shock leaking slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2008 44,855 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,083 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 32,842 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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HG51 LHM is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HG51 LHM, 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 HG51 LHM registered?

HG51 LHM is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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