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AR51 DCO

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,569 mi
Last recorded63,569 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DCO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2018 63,569 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2018 63,498 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s & n/s rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s & n/s front lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s & n/s rear lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s & n/s lower sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s & n/s rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s rear shock absorbers top mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,356 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides outer sills corroded but not considered excessive at present

Pass 25 Oct 2016 57,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded no sharp edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel arches corroded no sharp edges

under side corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,862 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 52,773 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 52,773 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s valve cap missing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,506 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,832 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,178 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,758 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,139 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,012 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,398 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 27,385 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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AR51 DCO is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DCO, 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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AR51 DCO is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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