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AK51 YYJ

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,055 mi
Last recorded124,055 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YYJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 124,055 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR JOINTS WEAK AND CORRODED. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH TO SILL (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage WHEEL ARCH TO SILL. (6.1.A.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement STABILIZER BUSH WORN. (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 124,055 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR JOINTS WEAK AND CORRODED. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH TO SILL (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage WHEEL ARCH TO SILL. (6.1.A.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement STABILIZER BUSH WORN. (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 121,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding when rotated by hand

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear exhaust joint corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 121,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area including inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding when rotated by hand

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear exhaust joint corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,565 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 113,565 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 95,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,921 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2011 75,840 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 71,254 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 71,252 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 65,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all exhaust system corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,036 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,637 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,754 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 36,999 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 YYJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK51 YYJ, 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 YYJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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