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CX51 VFA

2001 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,434 mi
Last recorded98,434 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 VFA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 98,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight corrosion to vehicle

Fail 11 Oct 2012 98,182 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Bonnet damaged

Both front tyres worn uneven advise tracking cheak

Ecu light on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside rear light damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2011 90,029 miles

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

Corrosion to underbody areas, exhaust, suspension components & brake pipes

Engine managment light on dash

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Heat shields loose

RR discs have heavy corrosion

Slight play in link arms & pherishing to rubbers

Fail 15 Oct 2011 90,029 miles

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

Corrosion to underbody areas, exhaust, suspension components & brake pipes

Engine managment light on dash

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Heat shields loose

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

RR discs have heavy corrosion

Slight play in link arms & pherishing to rubbers

Fail 16 Oct 2010 83,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 83,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,301 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 66,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,093 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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CX51 VFA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX51 VFA, 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 CX51 VFA registered?

CX51 VFA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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