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Y291 LNU

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,801 mi
Last recorded62,801 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY291 LNU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 62,801 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 62,509 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 62,097 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 62,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 62,054 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 61,418 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 60,473 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 59,632 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,423 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 57,885 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,236 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,867 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,072 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,638 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,359 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,022 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 43,776 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,776 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,625 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,451 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,467 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 28,467 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,716 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,206 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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Y291 LNU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y291 LNU, 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 Y291 LNU registered?

Y291 LNU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y291 LNU safe to buy?

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