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SG51 LYW

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,707 mi
Last recorded134,707 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 LYW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 134,707 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhuast system slight corrosion

front disc slightly warped(both)

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

sump has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2013 131,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r anti-roll bar d-bush slight play. both inner sills slightly rusty. both rear outer sills slightly rusty. both front tyres worn inner edges. rear seats have child seats fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 123,069 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 109,360 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 109,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 77,873 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 77,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 61,781 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 61,624 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 40,244 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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SG51 LYW is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SG51 LYW, 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 SG51 LYW registered?

SG51 LYW is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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