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BT51 VNJ

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,194 mi
Last recorded172,194 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VNJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 172,194 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2013 172,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2012 164,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 164,651 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 157,115 miles

surface corrosion on n/s & o/s/r & o/s/f wheel arches

Fail 3 Aug 2011 156,774 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface corrosion on n/s & o/s/r & o/s/f wheel arches

Pass 12 Aug 2010 146,771 miles

front brake discs worn

surface corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 11 Aug 2010 146,769 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

surface corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 19 Oct 2009 136,210 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 136,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 114,189 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 114,189 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 90,062 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 73,711 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 59,216 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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BT51 VNJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT51 VNJ, 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 BT51 VNJ registered?

BT51 VNJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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