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DU51 YCW

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,276 mi
Last recorded168,276 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YCW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 168,276 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both side sill covered with body filler

offside front wheel arch covered with tape

rear both side wheel arch corroded

service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 15 Dec 2016 168,276 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both side sill covered with body filler

offside front wheel arch covered with tape

rear both side wheel arch corroded

service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 Dec 2015 156,580 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 144,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/rear arch corroded

o/fron arch corroded

o/rear arch corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 129,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 129,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 120,367 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 109,924 miles

front brake pads near limits exhaust system slight corrision slight judder front brakes

Fail 7 Nov 2011 109,922 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

front brake pads near limits exhaust system slight corrision slight judder front brakes

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,668 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 97,667 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 83,197 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 83,197 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 72,383 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 72,383 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,850 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Nov 2007 55,850 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2006 46,883 miles

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

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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DU51 YCW is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green 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 DU51 YCW, 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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DU51 YCW is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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