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EN51 MTZ

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,074 mi
Last recorded66,074 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 MTZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 66,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer rear sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe to brake hose corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer rear sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 65,560 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 65,554 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper reinforcer corroded/none testable

all brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2023 64,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper reinforcer corroded/none testable

all brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 64,600 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 64,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 62,190 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s ends of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s ans n/souter sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 63,742 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,354 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 60,131 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,803 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 58,770 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear end of sill (wheel arch) (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 57,445 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,007 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,650 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,420 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,902 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,420 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,935 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 47,698 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,701 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 32,977 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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EN51 MTZ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MTZ, 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 MTZ registered?

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

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