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HK51 VVL

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,284 mi
Last recorded134,284 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 VVL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 134,284 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 134,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 128,696 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 123,371 miles

Rear Most forward exhaust hanger snapped, has not affected security of exhaust.

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 123,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/14. (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Most forward exhaust hanger snapped, has not affected security of exhaust.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 31 Mar 2017 115,779 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 107,672 miles

BOTH rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface corrosion to some areas underside

underside muddy

Fail 16 Mar 2016 107,672 miles

BOTH rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

surface corrosion to some areas underside

underside muddy

Pass 27 Mar 2015 97,729 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 87,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 6 Feb 2014 87,507 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,806 miles

corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills

offside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

some play in both rear antiroll bar drop link bottom joints

Fail 14 Feb 2013 79,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills

offside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

some play in both rear antiroll bar drop link bottom joints

Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,681 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 10 Feb 2011 64,679 miles

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

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

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

corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills and rear chassis rails

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

Fail 2 Feb 2011 64,508 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills and rear chassis rails

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

Pass 4 Feb 2010 57,090 miles

All four brake discs are deteriorating.

Corrosion starting in both rear inner body sills.

Corrosion starting in nearside rear body sill end.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 49,294 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,830 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,197 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 19,918 miles

inner face of front discs corroding

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 VVL is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK51 VVL, 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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HK51 VVL is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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