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EJ51 EWB

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,478 mi
Last recorded179,478 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 EWB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 179,478 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers smear slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2011 173,361 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)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 173,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 154,850 miles

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

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

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

nearside front wiper deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2010 154,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2009 139,196 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

alt belt perished

Fail 3 Nov 2009 139,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

alt belt perished

Pass 30 Oct 2008 122,643 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Nov 2007 108,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 91,232 miles

o/s fog light lens has been repaired and is satisfactory

Pass 5 Sep 2005 83,341 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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EJ51 EWB is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EJ51 EWB, 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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EJ51 EWB is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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