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EN51 MSX

2001 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,622 mi
Last recorded124,622 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 MSX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 124,622 miles

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 26 Nov 2015 124,622 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Nov 2014 118,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

horn not as loud as normal

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

offside wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Nov 2014 118,156 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

horn not as loud as normal

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

offside wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Nov 2013 111,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 104,411 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 104,403 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 101,046 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

heavy corrosion all under vehicle and chassis

n/s front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs heavily pitted

suspension and front subframe all corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2011 101,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection

heavy corrosion all under vehicle and chassis

n/s front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs heavily pitted

suspension and front subframe all corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 97,634 miles

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

slight corrosion to all flexible brake hose ferrules

slight exhaust corrosion

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link arms

Fail 3 Nov 2010 97,608 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to all flexible brake hose ferrules

slight exhaust corrosion

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link arms

Pass 27 Oct 2009 91,993 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 91,993 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 85,288 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,861 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 55,504 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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EN51 MSX is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EN51 MSX, 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 EN51 MSX registered?

EN51 MSX is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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