MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Oil leak from engine ()
Floor and sills corroded and weak but not excessive
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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front brake discs scored on inside
unable to see remaining wear on rear brake pads
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front brake discs slightly scored
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT51 VRJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?
BT51 VRJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2001.
Is BT51 VRJ safe to buy?
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