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MT51 JVW

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,830 mi
Last recorded72,830 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 JVW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 72,830 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 70,392 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 70,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blades worn/split (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,079 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 68,068 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)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,979 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 65,979 miles

Offside Front front brake binding 34kg/f (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 64,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 64,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,058 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 61,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,181 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 58,181 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 45,797 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 45,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,791 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,092 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 43,852 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 39,855 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 36,163 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 32,216 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 32,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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MT51 JVW is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT51 JVW, 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 MT51 JVW registered?

MT51 JVW is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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