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BK51 ZJE

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,373 mi
Last recorded118,373 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2019 118,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded been tapped over

inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2017 110,822 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light on

Minor oil leak

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2017 110,822 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light on

Minor oil leak

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 101,469 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 87,556 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 79,036 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 78,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 73,797 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 73,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2012 68,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 68,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,459 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 53,378 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,331 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,841 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,827 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 34,213 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 34,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 26,216 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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BK51 ZJE 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 70%.

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

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