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LB51 XRK

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,329 mi
Last recorded125,329 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 XRK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2015 125,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battari inscure

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 112,967 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 112,967 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 103,815 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 103,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 103,140 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 103,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 92,793 miles

air bag light

Fail 9 Feb 2009 92,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

air bag light

Pass 11 Dec 2007 83,120 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 68,879 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 68,879 miles

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

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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LB51 XRK is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LB51 XRK, 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 LB51 XRK registered?

LB51 XRK is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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