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BK51 XFJ

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,799 mi
Last recorded105,799 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 XFJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2016 105,799 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holled plus weak (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holled plus weak (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor back to front (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s floor back to front (6.1.B.2)

rear anti roll bar bushes split

Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,135 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill to inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 102,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 98,913 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 98,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2013 95,318 miles

o/s and n/s/r inner sills soft and corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 23 Oct 2013 95,318 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s and n/s/r inner sills soft and corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 30 Oct 2012 91,673 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 91,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 87,600 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 87,600 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 82,500 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 82,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 78,767 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 78,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,422 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,355 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 71,298 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 62,821 miles

rear number plate poor

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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BK51 XFJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BK51 XFJ, 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 BK51 XFJ registered?

BK51 XFJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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