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SG51 LZB

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,827 mi
Last recorded61,827 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 LZB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 61,827 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake disc corroded

protective coating been freshly applied to brake pipes at offside front and nearside front

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,923 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pipes been greesed

advise rear brake discs

Fail 21 Mar 2012 57,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pipes been greesed

advise rear brake discs

Fail 25 Feb 2012 57,851 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 52,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing at shoulders

offside front tyre on or close to wear bars

Fail 19 Feb 2011 52,702 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing at shoulders

offside front tyre on or close to wear bars

Pass 20 Feb 2010 48,818 miles

front number plate incomplete

offside front tyre wearing at outer shoulder & close to wear bars

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 20 Feb 2010 48,818 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate incomplete

offside front tyre wearing at outer shoulder & close to wear bars

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Feb 2009 43,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate broken

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,796 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 39,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,103 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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SG51 LZB is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SG51 LZB, 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 LZB registered?

SG51 LZB is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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