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EY51 OVX

2001 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,213 mi
Last recorded144,213 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 OVX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 144,213 miles

Undertray has fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 140,090 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 133,517 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 128,496 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 119,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 119,685 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 113,246 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 102,522 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 88,960 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 88,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,166 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 78,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 64,819 miles

Both rear tyre treads begining to deform slightly, still above legal limit (1.6mm).

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 64,819 miles

Both rear tyre treads begining to deform slightly, still above legal limit (1.6mm).

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 51,929 miles

both wiper rubbers starting to split.

signs of fluid leak or spillage by brake master cylinder /servo!

Fail 25 Mar 2006 51,929 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both wiper rubbers starting to split.

signs of fluid leak or spillage by brake master cylinder /servo!

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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EY51 OVX is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EY51 OVX, 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 EY51 OVX registered?

EY51 OVX is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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