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LR51 DXU

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

58,763 mi
Last recorded58,763 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 DXU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 58,763 miles

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Fail 22 Oct 2025 58,763 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 22 Oct 2024 51,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Fail 21 Oct 2024 51,305 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill marked in yellow chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 4 Oct 2023 43,313 miles

Front ball joints dust cover deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine slight misfire

Fail 4 Oct 2023 43,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front ball joints dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine slight misfire

Pass 25 Oct 2022 38,387 miles

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

underside rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2021 37,360 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 37,531 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 36,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 35,892 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 35,892 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 35,196 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,527 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 33,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,443 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,876 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 29,391 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,446 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 25,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,190 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,668 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 22,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,532 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,875 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 15,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 15,499 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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LR51 DXU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LR51 DXU, 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 LR51 DXU registered?

LR51 DXU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is LR51 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 DXU shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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