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BT51 VRK

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,925 mi
Last recorded113,925 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,925 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 113,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 109,972 miles

both floor to inner sills rusty

exhaust corroded

front pads low

nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

offside front tyre on limits

rear discs pitted

Fail 6 Nov 2013 109,972 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both floor to inner sills rusty

exhaust corroded

front pads low

nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

offside front tyre on limits

rear discs pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2012 100,522 miles

exhaust system is corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches are starting to corrode

Fail 26 Sep 2012 100,506 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)

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear wheel arches are starting to corrode

exhaust system is corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 91,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 85,562 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,091 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 70,583 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 62,227 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,947 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 VRK is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRK, 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 VRK registered?

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

Is BT51 VRK safe to buy?

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