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MT51 JVU

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,315 mi
Last recorded105,315 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 JVU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 105,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing low in centre of tread

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2012 105,185 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing low in centre of tread

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 101,079 miles

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

front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2010 96,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs pitted not a fail so pass and advise

no rear seatbelt in centre not a fail so pass and advise

Fail 2 Dec 2010 96,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs pitted not a fail so pass and advise

no rear seatbelt in centre not a fail so pass and advise

Pass 23 Nov 2009 89,443 miles

n/s/f fog light broke

sill covers fitted

slight cracking on o/s & n.s rear tyres inner & outer walls

Fail 17 Nov 2009 89,443 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

n/s/f fog light broke

sill covers fitted

slight cracking on o/s & n.s rear tyres inner & outer walls

Pass 20 Dec 2008 80,934 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 74,450 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 65,997 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 65,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside front fog light lense broken

Pass 22 Dec 2005 56,380 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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MT51 JVU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT51 JVU, 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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MT51 JVU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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