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CE51 VKJ

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,521 mi
Last recorded147,521 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 VKJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 147,521 miles

difficulty assessing the welding repairs due to underseal etc

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust flanges are in an advanced state of corrosion

nearside outer sill is starting to corrode

offside front inner wing is starting to corrode

offside front shock absorber is damp

other areas of this vehicle are in a state of corrosion but not quite excessive at the time of test

slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

slight damage to windscreen within limits

slight distortion on front brakes, recommend further investigation

slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting (D) bushes

Fail 28 Aug 2015 147,348 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)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner lower wheel arch (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on floor pan (5.2.6)

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

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

engine management warning lamp on

exhaust flanges are in an advanced state of corrosion

nearside outer sill is starting to corrode

offside front inner wing is starting to corrode

offside front shock absorber is damp

slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

slight damage to windscreen within limits

slight distortion on front brakes, recommend further investigation

slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting (D) bushes

Pass 28 Aug 2014 136,077 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 136,077 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 125,521 miles

185/65/14 X 2 FRONTS

195/65/14 X 2 REARS

BOTH OUTER SILLS S/CORR-PODOT

ENG MAN ON DASH

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/13

RED W/LIGHT ON DASH

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

VEHICLE HAS EXTENSIVE S/CORR TO U-BODY-PODOT

Fail 29 Aug 2013 125,521 miles

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

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

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

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

185/65/14 X 2 FRONTS

195/65/14 X 2 REARS

BOTH OUTER SILLS S/CORR-PODOT

ENG MAN ON DASH

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/13

RED W/LIGHT ON DASH

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

VEHICLE HAS EXTENSIVE S/CORR TO U-BODY-PODOT

Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,391 miles

195/65/14 X 4

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT DASH

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

PB EFFIENCY COMBINED=17%

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/13

SERVICE?=CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 2 Sep 2011 109,197 miles

185/65/14 X 4

ENGINE MANAGEMENT W/LIHJT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

PBT---PODOT

ROAD TAX EXPIRED-31/8/11

SERVICE???-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 2 Sep 2011 109,197 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

185/65/14 X 4

ENGINE MANAGEMENT W/LIHJT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

PBT---PODOT

ROAD TAX EXPIRED-31/8/11

SERVICE???-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 31 Aug 2010 100,386 miles

185/65/14 X4

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

BOTH REAR A/R/B/ DROP LINKS SLIGHT WEAR-LIFT

ENGINE MANAGEMENT W/LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

NSF DOOR DAMAGED

NSF DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHT DAMAGE-PODOT

OIL LEAK

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

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/8/10

T/BELT & SERVICE-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 31 Aug 2010 100,386 miles

185/65/14 X4

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

BOTH REAR A/R/B/ DROP LINKS SLIGHT WEAR-LIFT

ENGINE MANAGEMENT W/LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

NSF DOOR DAMAGED

NSF DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHT DAMAGE-PODOT

OIL LEAK

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/8/10

T/BELT & SERVICE-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 90,264 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

nearside obligatory mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear

Fail 19 Aug 2009 90,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

engine management light on

nearside obligatory mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear

Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,366 miles

ENG MAN LIGHT ON

Fail 12 Mar 2007 63,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,305 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 59,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 48,781 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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CE51 VKJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE51 VKJ, 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 CE51 VKJ registered?

CE51 VKJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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