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BT51 VRE

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,446 mi
Last recorded129,446 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VRE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 129,446 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 129,437 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outter sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 128,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 117,145 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,934 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise corrosion in n/s/r inner wheel arch

advise exhaust very rusty

advise n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

advise plenty of surface rust underneath of vehcile

advise slight corrosion on inner sills

Fail 12 Sep 2014 111,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise corrosion in n/s/r inner wheel arch

advise n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

advise plenty of surface rust underneath of vehcile

advise slight corrosion on inner sills

Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,730 miles

advise middle and rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2013 104,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise middle and rear exhaust very rusty

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 98,879 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 91,568 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edge.

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 85,188 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 85,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,975 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 64,776 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 64,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,494 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 45,980 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 VRE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VRE, 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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BT51 VRE is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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