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KF51 JVW

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,540 mi
Last recorded114,540 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 JVW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2018 114,540 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2017 110,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side and near side outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 110,698 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side and near side outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 108,407 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 108,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,273 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 103,272 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,040 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 89,295 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 89,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2010 68,443 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,181 miles

n/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2008 54,374 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,238 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 47,235 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,522 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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KF51 JVW is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KF51 JVW, 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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KF51 JVW is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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