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HV51 WVE

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,633 mi
Last recorded114,633 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 WVE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2021 114,633 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear corrosion suspension arms

corrosion on front subframe

nearside and offside outer sills have been repaired before

Pass 11 May 2020 113,465 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damaged and rear deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 16 May 2019 112,111 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2019 112,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner tread

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 109,827 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 109,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2017 107,052 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2014 40,656 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,798 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty

front and rear suspension corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2013 38,798 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)

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 Rear 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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rusty

front and rear suspension corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,243 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

o/s wiperblade split

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,302 miles

All tyres starting to perish between tread

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted but not effecting braking effiency.

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

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

General surface corrosion to rear underside/suspension components

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight damage to offside front sidewall

Fail 17 Oct 2011 34,302 miles

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

All tyres starting to perish between tread

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted but not effecting braking effiency.

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

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

General surface corrosion to rear underside/suspension components

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight damage to offside front sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2010 32,799 miles

front brake discs getting corroded

nearside wiper blade staring to tear

Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,707 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,559 miles

wiper blades starting to tear

Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,961 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,691 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 23,689 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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HV51 WVE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV51 WVE, 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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HV51 WVE is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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