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MA51 XSJ

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,587 mi
Last recorded181,587 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 XSJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 181,587 miles

Brake pipes are showing signs of corosion

Clutch pedal rubber worn / Wipers starting to smeer screen / offside front inner wing has light corrosion / Slight oil leak to engine / Offside front tyre valve has light damage

Exhaust system corroding / Both sills are starting to corrode / Rear suspension arm bushes are starting to seperate / Both rear wheel arches to sills corroded but not within perscribed area

Pass 12 Oct 2011 173,125 miles

Early signs of corrosion to sills / Both rear wheel arches have early signs of corrosion / Nearside rear tyre valve has a slight cut /

Horn only just meets requirements / slight oil leak to sump pan

Fail 6 Oct 2011 172,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Early signs of corrosion to sills / Both rear wheel arches have early signs of corrosion / Nearside rear tyre valve has a slight cut /

Horn only just meets requirements / Front brake pads appear 70% worn / Slight oil leak to sump / Slight cut to both front tyre valves / Slight bulge to Nearside front inner sideall of tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2010 159,697 miles

Horn is slightly quiet / Slight play to offside front antiroll bar link / Both front shock absorbers misted in oil / nearside front tyre getting low on tread on inside edge

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 159,697 miles

Horn is slightly quiet / Slight play to offside front antiroll bar link / Both front shock absorbers misted in oil / nearside front tyre getting low on tread on inside edge

Fail 20 Oct 2009 148,764 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKER DAMP WITH OIL, FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED, UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLES FLOOR AND CHASSIS IS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL WAX OIL (NO HOLES). ALL GENERAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE CORRODING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 148,764 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKER DAMP WITH OIL, FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED, UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLES FLOOR AND CHASSIS IS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL WAX OIL (NO HOLES). ALL GENERAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE CORRODING

Fail 2 Feb 2007 125,207 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s and n/s rear wheels not locking on h/brake

reserve travel at h/brake lever at limit

Pass 2 Feb 2007 125,207 miles

o/s and n/s rear wheels not locking on h/brake

reserve travel at h/brake lever at limit

Pass 26 Oct 2005 94,556 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 94,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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MA51 XSJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 MA51 XSJ, 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 MA51 XSJ registered?

MA51 XSJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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