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DA51 BZN

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,979 mi
Last recorded196,979 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 BZN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 196,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner/outer tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp displayed

exhaust rusted and vehicle underbody rusted

n/s o/s outer wheel arches rusted

n/s outer sill dented

oil weep

Fail 13 Apr 2016 196,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s o/s linkbars worn (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s o/s roll bar cup/bush to subframe worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner/outer tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp displayed

exhaust rusted and vehicle underbody rusted

n/s o/s outer wheel arches rusted

n/s outer sill dented

oil weep

Pass 29 Apr 2015 176,351 miles

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

exhaust system rusted

n/s o/s rear wheel arches rusted

n/s outer sill damaged

oil weep

underbody becoming rusted/corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 176,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusted

n/s o/s rear wheel arches rusted

n/s outer sill damaged

oil weep

underbody becoming rusted/corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 157,571 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)

exhaust rusted on middle/rear joint

front brake pads n/s o/s becoming low

minor oil weep

n/s o/s rear arches rusted

Fail 23 Apr 2014 157,571 miles

n/s o/s rear arches rusted

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

exhaust rusted on middle/rear joint

front brake pads n/s o/s becoming low

minor oil weep

Fail 29 Apr 2013 140,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

vehicle underbody light corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2013 140,014 miles

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)

vehicle underbody light corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2012 121,944 miles

front no plate damaged

radiator in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2012 121,944 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front no plate damaged

radiator in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2011 101,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 81,336 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 65,258 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 59,123 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 48,155 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 35,592 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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DA51 BZN is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA51 BZN, 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 DA51 BZN registered?

DA51 BZN is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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