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LC51 CAU

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,846 mi
Last recorded50,846 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 CAU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,846 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 50,845 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak STRUT (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 50,345 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 49,264 miles

O/S/R LIGHT LENS BROKEN

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 48,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 47,353 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 47,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,919 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,664 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 44,664 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,424 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,051 miles

exhaust tatty

nsf shocker slight leak

nsf tyre slight wear

Pass 28 Nov 2007 40,719 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,667 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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LC51 CAU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC51 CAU, 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 LC51 CAU registered?

LC51 CAU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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