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NL51 DCF

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,496 mi
Last recorded78,496 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 DCF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 78,496 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 73,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in nearside front steering rack and pinion arm

Fail 16 Jun 2010 73,733 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jun 2009 70,080 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,475 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 59,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,182 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,931 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NL51 DCF is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL51 DCF, 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 NL51 DCF registered?

NL51 DCF is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is NL51 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 DCF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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