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HG51 VSY

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,328 mi
Last recorded69,328 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VSY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2021 69,328 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan to inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both and gaiters split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 67,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 65,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

under side corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 63,372 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,139 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,298 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,414 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,946 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/r inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,653 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly perishing

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,167 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,273 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,095 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 33,095 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,430 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,081 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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HG51 VSY 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 88.2%.

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 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 HG51 VSY, 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 HG51 VSY registered?

HG51 VSY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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