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LV51 AYO

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,374 mi
Last recorded74,374 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 AYO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 74,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin B oth sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tail lamp damaged

Pass 6 May 2025 64,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear damaged

rear tyres over 10 years old

Pass 22 May 2024 55,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated s x 2 BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear LIGHT LENS DAMAGED

Offside Rear TYRE OVER 10 YRS OLD

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated s X 2 BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 50,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE 10 YRS OLD

Pass 13 Oct 2022 41,115 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,612 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 38,994 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,366 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 35,719 miles

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

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

alternator drive belt slightly stress cracked

both boots on o/s/r droplink slightly stress cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2016 35,719 miles

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

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

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

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

alternator drive belt slightly stress cracked

both boots on o/s/r droplink slightly stress cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,205 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,570 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 30,283 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,396 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,256 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,156 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,117 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,046 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,556 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
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LV51 AYO is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LV51 AYO, 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 LV51 AYO registered?

LV51 AYO is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LV51 AYO safe to buy?

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