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HW51 BZK

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,983 mi
Last recorded100,983 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 BZK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 100,983 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/inner wheel arch 30 cm of rear axle mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/inner wheel arch 30 cm of rear axle mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corrosion 30 cm of seat belt mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wing damaged

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rest of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside wing mirror missing mirror glass

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rest of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

anti roll bar D bushes worn

both rear arches corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 90,988 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 90,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,553 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,991 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,036 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 68,987 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion forming around front subframe

corrosion forming around rear subframe

corrosion forming nearside and offside inner cills

corrosion forming rear chassis legs

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2013 66,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion starting nearside and offside inner cills

offside rear tyre on wear bars and perished

Pass 9 Nov 2013 66,174 miles

corrosion starting nearside and offside inner cills

offside rear tyre on wear bars and perished

Pass 9 Nov 2012 63,554 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 63,475 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Nov 2011 59,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,816 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 50,931 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 50,931 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,778 miles

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

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

advise offside rear tyre starting too go slightly out of shape inner tread

Pass 3 Oct 2007 39,115 miles

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

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

both rear tyre starting to loose shape inner tread

Fail 3 Oct 2007 39,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyre starting to loose shape inner tread

Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,224 miles

front brake discs starting to wear inner surfaces

slight dampness around bottom of steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2005 25,414 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 25,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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HW51 BZK is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HW51 BZK, 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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HW51 BZK is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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