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EN51 MTE

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,836 mi
Last recorded131,836 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 MTE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 131,836 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 131,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 121,934 miles

both front brake disc corroded

n/s rear lamp cracked

n/s rear outer door sill corroded and weak

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Aug 2012 121,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disc corroded

n/s rear lamp cracked

n/s rear outer door sill corroded and weak

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Aug 2011 114,841 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 26 Aug 2011 114,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Aug 2010 102,111 miles

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

n/s rear antiroll bar link creaking

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,621 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2008 73,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 59,620 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 MTE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green 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 EN51 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

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

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