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BT51 VRM

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,046 mi
Last recorded59,046 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VRM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,046 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,109 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 52,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 47,102 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,781 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 39,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 32,388 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 32,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,566 miles

Air bag light on.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 24,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Air bag light on.

Exhaust misaligned due to impact from rear.

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 3 Sep 2007 16,517 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2006 10,478 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
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BT51 VRM is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT51 VRM registered?

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

Is BT51 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 VRM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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