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AR51 DCE

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,920 mi
Last recorded140,920 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DCE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 140,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2013 137,501 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 127,313 miles

Exhaust corroded on joints

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

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

off side inner wing corroded

outer cill covered

Pass 18 May 2011 113,294 miles

All anti roll bar links worn

Plastic sill covers fitted

general under body corrosion

off side front anti roll bar link gaiter split

off side inner wing corroded & holed

slight brake bind off side rear

slight brake imbalance 15% front

Fail 17 May 2011 113,294 miles

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

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

All anti roll bar links worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic sill covers fitted

general under body corrosion

off side front anti roll bar link gaiter split

off side inner wing corroded & holed

slight brake bind off side rear

slight brake imbalance 15% front

Pass 17 May 2010 101,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 89,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 82,308 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2007 72,221 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 64,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AR51 DCE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AR51 DCE, 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 AR51 DCE registered?

AR51 DCE is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is AR51 DCE safe to buy?

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