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EN51 MVU

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,630 mi
Last recorded111,630 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN51 MVU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,630 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 111,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre side walls starting to crack

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre side walls starting to crack

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 105,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall starting to crack (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 505 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 99,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 93,824 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 88,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,968 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,775 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 84,748 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,035 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,934 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,878 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 69,818 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,312 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 54,577 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 42,546 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 MVU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

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

Is EN51 MVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN51 MVU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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