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BF51 YME

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,905 mi
Last recorded91,905 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YME
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 91,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,742 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

slight corrosion at rear sills and wheel arch areas

Fail 6 Apr 2019 71,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight corrosion at rear sills and wheel arch areas

Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,122 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 54,254 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 54,226 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill/inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 42,925 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,779 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,399 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cut to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,843 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 35,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,065 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,744 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,156 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)

both front shock absorbers show signs of starting to leak

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,816 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,012 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,219 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,202 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
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BF51 YME is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF51 YME, 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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BF51 YME is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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