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MK51 DFJ

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,434 mi
Last recorded54,434 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 DFJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,434 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front to rear both sides of chassis/ body mountains (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes covered with grease making it difficult to inspect the pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2016 46,238 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 46,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,231 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,103 miles

both n/s/tyres slightly scuffed on outer wall

metal brake pipes greased

rear brake pads slightly worn

Fail 16 Aug 2013 44,103 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes greased

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer wall

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer wall

Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,941 miles

nearside & offside rear anti-roll bar links slightly worn

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer wall

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on outer wall

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,220 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner & outer walls

Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,568 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,704 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 29,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,176 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,738 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
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MK51 DFJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MK51 DFJ, 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 MK51 DFJ registered?

MK51 DFJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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