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CU51 TMA

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,681 mi
Last recorded105,681 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 TMA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 105,681 miles

slight imbalance to front brakes

Fail 2 Jun 2021 105,658 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing near (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches near (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arch to body near subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 101,392 miles

n/s/f tyre edge wear

Fail 6 Jun 2020 101,389 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch near (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch near (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre edge wear

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,641 miles

accident damage to o/s/r of vehicle

o/s/f inner wing heavily corroded - recommend attention

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 30 May 2019 96,637 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/f inner sill / floor area near (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

accident damage to o/s/r of vehicle

o/s/f inner wing heavily corroded - recommend attention

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 4 Jun 2018 91,163 miles

Nearside exterior mirror cover missing

Fail 30 May 2018 91,138 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension tie bar/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside exterior mirror cover missing

Pass 8 May 2017 85,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 85,702 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 76,450 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,550 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 66,085 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 61,426 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 57,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,477 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre as damage to outer wall

Fail 21 Jun 2011 52,655 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre as damage to outer wall

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,784 miles

SLIGHT LINES ON SCREEN

Pass 25 Jun 2009 42,706 miles

offside wiper blade split

scratch in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,560 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 36,556 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,208 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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CU51 TMA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CU51 TMA, 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 CU51 TMA registered?

CU51 TMA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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