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LY51 YFH

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

220,290 mi
Last recorded220,290 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 YFH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 220,290 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 211,425 miles

Exhaust very corroded in some areas

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Chassis rail corroded, getting thin in some areas

Fail 1 Dec 2017 211,425 miles

Exhaust very corroded in some areas

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Chassis rail corroded, getting thin in some areas

Fail 15 Nov 2017 210,818 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2016 195,070 miles

rust to sills and w/arches osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 177,852 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 166,621 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 166,621 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 153,051 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 141,302 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wheel arches rusty...air bag light on...

Pass 30 Nov 2011 127,674 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 114,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 114,604 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 105,107 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 105,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 92,898 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 77,282 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 60,846 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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LY51 YFH is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LY51 YFH, 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 LY51 YFH registered?

LY51 YFH is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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