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EY51 OVT

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,064 mi
Last recorded148,064 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 OVT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 148,064 miles

minor corrosion on all underside components and chassis

Pass 23 Sep 2014 142,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on dash

minor corrosion on whole underside components and chassis

Fail 12 Sep 2014 142,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 135,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills and chassis rails

Pass 12 Sep 2012 126,941 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 125,384 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 123,307 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 120,009 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 120,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 117,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 109,225 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 97,686 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 80,464 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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EY51 OVT is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EY51 OVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY51 OVT registered?

EY51 OVT is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is EY51 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY51 OVT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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