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EN51 NBJ

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,494 mi
Last recorded127,494 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 127,494 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 114,813 miles

Exhaust centre flanges & rear flanges corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill at trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front to rear brake pipe at rear starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jul 2020 114,813 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust centre flanges & rear flanges corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill at trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front to rear brake pipe at rear starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2019 95,830 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and tread slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

both centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded and thin

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

both rear anti roll bar link all ball joint dust covers deteriorated

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 95,830 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and tread slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))

both centre and rear exhaust flanges corroded and thin

both front tyre treads worn on inner edges

both rear anti roll bar link all ball joint dust covers deteriorated

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,903 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 78,903 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced lower (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

park brake only just met limit

Pass 21 Nov 2016 75,061 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 74,825 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 67,542 miles

off side rear door and wheel arch slightly damage

Fail 8 Dec 2014 64,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,312 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 60,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 60,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,605 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 57,605 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,596 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,738 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,560 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 42,414 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 37,784 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,050 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 NBJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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