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KD51 VZW

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,028 mi
Last recorded96,028 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 VZW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle slight corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 96,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear axle slight corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 93,594 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 93,594 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,463 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 89,463 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 85,954 miles

exhoust pipe corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,830 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,891 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,131 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,115 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 43,005 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,340 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,884 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,023 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 19,841 miles

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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KD51 VZW is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KD51 VZW, 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 KD51 VZW registered?

KD51 VZW is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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