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AK51 XLC

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,831 mi
Last recorded40,831 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XLC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 40,831 miles

Fog light switch deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 2001 dot code

Oil leak

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

Rear Upper inner wings corroded and partially covered

The sills, inner sills and lower rear inner wings are badly corroded but not considered load bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2023 40,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 40,269 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both also pads look low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear axle also components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake fluid starting to contaminate

cannot see road wheel bolts wheel trims fitted

engine has slight misfire and ht lead brackets bolts missing not insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2022 40,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both also pads look low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around rear axle also components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake fluid starting to contaminate

cannot see road wheel bolts wheel trims fitted

engine has slight misfire and ht lead brackets bolts missing not insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2021 40,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Sep 2020 39,790 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of age

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both wheel arches starting to corrode

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Sep 2020 39,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of age

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both wheel arches starting to corrode

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Oct 2019 39,635 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 39,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2018 39,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,146 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm tread

Offside Front tyre 3mm tread

Fail 18 Sep 2017 39,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre 3mm tread

Offside Front tyre 3mm tread

Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,776 miles

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)

nearside front tyre on 2mm

rear wiperblade split

Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,001 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,962 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,617 miles

Nearside front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,907 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,414 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,918 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,207 miles

Front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,336 miles

front tyres are getting low on the edges

Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,558 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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AK51 XLC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AK51 XLC, 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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AK51 XLC is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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