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HJ51 WBM

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,633 mi
Last recorded98,633 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 WBM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 98,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel corroded slightly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight fraying edges (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view has had a temporary repair to secure mirror head (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine sump ()

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 98,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer sill panel corroded slightly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight fraying edges (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view has had a temporary repair to secure mirror head (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine sump ()

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,587 miles

Front tyres are starting to get low.

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

n/s/r outer wheel arch to sill starting to corrode

Fail 27 Aug 2015 93,510 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front tyres are starting to get low.

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

n/s/r outer wheel arch to sill starting to corrode

Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,923 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,677 miles

Centre and rear exhaust joins corroding

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside gearbox driveshaft oil seal leaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,517 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,443 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,582 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,264 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,403 miles

Both rear tyres are ON>>> the limits of wear.

Front brake discs appear worn but servicable,

Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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HJ51 WBM is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HJ51 WBM, 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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HJ51 WBM is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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