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HK51 EPU

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,666 mi
Last recorded150,666 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 EPU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 150,666 miles

Both rear wheel arches and outer sills are heavily corroded

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

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

The offside front inner wing is corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 150,666 miles

Both rear wheel arches and outer sills are heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

The offside front inner wing is corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 144,664 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 144,664 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 140,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 136,527 miles

both rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 136,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

both rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 128,007 miles

Both front anti roll bar link arm upper and lower ball joint boots split.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2010 127,944 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front anti roll bar link arm upper and lower ball joint boots split.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2009 114,844 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp aims set on lower limit

nearside brake light working intermitently

rear registration plate poor condition

Fail 10 Feb 2009 114,844 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp aims set on lower limit

nearside brake light working intermitently

rear registration plate poor condition

Fail 31 Mar 2008 101,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 101,220 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,690 miles

NSR shock absorber slightly damp

Pass 23 May 2006 72,856 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 72,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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HK51 EPU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 HK51 EPU, 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 HK51 EPU registered?

HK51 EPU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is HK51 EPU safe to buy?

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