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KF51 JVY

2001 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,523 mi
Last recorded91,523 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 JVY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,523 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 91,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,617 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 77,245 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,463 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,363 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,261 miles

engine warning light on

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2012 59,261 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)

engine warning light on

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,494 miles

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

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)

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

both sides rear arches rusty

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Aug 2011 53,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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)

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

both sides rear arches rusty

both wiper blades split

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2010 48,471 miles

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

some corrosion on rear inner sills

some corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,943 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,960 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)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 36,875 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,737 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,406 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 26,390 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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
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KF51 JVY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JVY, 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 KF51 JVY registered?

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

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