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MJ51 EZH

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

135,397 mi
Last recorded135,397 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 EZH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 135,397 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 135,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan rusted through under drivers seat (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 134,366 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2014 134,366 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 125,933 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 125,913 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 121,924 miles

brake fluid level between min / max

corosion to rear suspension components

o/s/f fog light lens broken

some corosion to exhaust system

some high level brake light bulbs not working

some play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

some play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

Fail 18 Dec 2012 121,924 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake fluid level between min / max

coolant level low

corosion to rear suspension components

o/s/f fog light lens broken

some corosion to exhaust system

some high level brake light bulbs not working

some play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

some play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 25 Nov 2011 112,260 miles

general under body corosion

o/s/f fog light lens broken

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

slight play in n/s/f anti rollbar link

some corosion to exhaust system

some high level brake light bulbs not working

Fail 25 Nov 2011 112,260 miles

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

general under body corosion

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/r brake pads appear to be getting low

o/s/f fog light lens broken

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

slight play in n/s/f anti rollbar link

some corosion to exhaust system

some high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 23 Dec 2010 107,472 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 103,459 miles

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 17 Dec 2009 103,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2008 98,583 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2008 98,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 94,596 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 94,590 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 87,707 miles

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

O/S/F FOG LIGHT DAMAGED NOT WORKING

Fail 29 Sep 2006 87,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

O/S/F FOG LIGHT DAMAGED NOT WORKING

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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MJ51 EZH is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MJ51 EZH, 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 MJ51 EZH registered?

MJ51 EZH is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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