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AE51 AXF

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

231,830 mi
Last recorded231,830 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 AXF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 231,830 miles

Front exhaust bracket insecure.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 231,825 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front exhaust bracket insecure.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 189,628 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 189,627 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch several places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 140,297 miles

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 121,269 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 12 Nov 2014 121,268 miles

Nearside Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2013 119,065 miles

o/s/f fog light is not working

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 119,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f fog light is not working

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 117,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

mid/ rear exhaust box joint deteriated.

o/s/f fog light not working.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 117,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

mid/ rear exhaust box joint deteriated.

o/s/f fog light not working.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 109,664 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 109,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 103,931 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 103,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 100,838 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 100,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 94,791 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 94,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 82,548 miles

offside front spotlamp lens damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2007 67,350 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,023 miles

front discs getting poor i would advise new discs and pads.

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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AE51 AXF is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AE51 AXF, 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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AE51 AXF is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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