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LD51 LUZ

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

112,965 mi
Last recorded112,965 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 LUZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 112,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 108,311 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 103,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 99,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 99,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 96,270 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 91,012 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,671 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,298 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 80,295 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side BOTH (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 75,259 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 75,256 miles

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 22 Aug 2016 69,496 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,992 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,384 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 59,348 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,408 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,640 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,991 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes (check recommended)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,813 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,253 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,009 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,861 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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LD51 LUZ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LD51 LUZ, 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 LD51 LUZ registered?

LD51 LUZ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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