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HG51 WUB

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

102,557 mi
Last recorded102,557 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 102,557 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 102,504 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 99,949 miles

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

Offside Front top mount notchy

Fail 8 Nov 2024 99,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front top mount notchy

Pass 21 Nov 2023 97,457 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 97,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear mating surface corroded and fallen apart (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

eml illuminated

Pass 17 Nov 2022 95,099 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 92,491 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,645 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 89,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground exposed wiring on front subframe (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 87,005 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 86,884 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,653 miles

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

after market lights and wiring

Fail 10 Nov 2017 80,604 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

after market lights and wiring

Pass 11 Nov 2016 76,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 70,881 miles

EXTRA WIRING ON VEHICLE

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 66,763 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 61,629 miles

aftermarket lights and wiring

Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,755 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,095 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,192 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,138 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,234 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,130 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,007 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 34,007 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 27,485 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 89,091 miles

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

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

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 WUB is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

HG51 WUB is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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