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CU51 ZBV

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,594 mi
Last recorded98,594 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ZBV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2017 98,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r floor (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner arch and n/s/r sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion everywhere underside ,floors,chassis,suspension everywhere!

front no plate slightly loose and rear slight deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,242 miles

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

both outer sills feel weak. corrosion on underside of vehicle and front cross member and inner sills

fuel filler neck corroded

oil leak

rear no water damage

Fail 7 Mar 2016 85,242 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills feel weak. corrosion on underside of vehicle and front cross member and inner sills

fuel filler neck corroded

oil leak

rear no water damage

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,481 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner/outer edge

nearside outer sill corroding

offside front tyre wearing oninner edge

offside outer sill corroding

offside/nearside inner sills corroding

offside/nearside rear chassis corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2014 70,822 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner/outer edge

nearside outer sill corroding

offside front tyre wearing oninner edge

offside outer sill corroding

offside/nearside inner sills corroding

offside/nearside rear chassis corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,380 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Both rear brake caliper handbrake return springs corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system corroded at joints

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,998 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,246 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 56,242 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,132 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,031 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 46,151 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 36,927 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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CU51 ZBV is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CU51 ZBV, 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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CU51 ZBV is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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