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LV51 WJC

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,920 mi
Last recorded145,920 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 WJC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 145,920 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer body sill at rear. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer C.V. Joint gaiter has a misting of grease inside bellows.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill at rear. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers. (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 119,335 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 106,388 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 106,388 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,281 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 92,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 82,867 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,885 miles

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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,928 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,079 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,659 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 61,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,901 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 55,895 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,851 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 40,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LV51 WJC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LV51 WJC, 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 WJC registered?

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

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