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DU51 YVW

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,224 mi
Last recorded106,224 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 YVW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 106,224 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 106,224 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

MIL LIGHT ON

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 87,003 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 87,000 miles

Accident damage to o/s front and n/s rear door

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 87,000 miles

Accident damage to o/s front and n/s rear door

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,474 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 56,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,362 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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DU51 YVW is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DU51 YVW, 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 DU51 YVW registered?

DU51 YVW is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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