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MW51 AJY

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,308 mi
Last recorded98,308 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 AJY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 98,308 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 98,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 87,984 miles

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

dash taped up unable to see a airbag light

Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

slight footbrake travel

Pass 8 Mar 2013 70,699 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,598 miles

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

accident damage to rear

damp in offside headlight but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 2 Apr 2011 53,885 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 53,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 53,308 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 44,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 44,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,737 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 43,737 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 39,250 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,250 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 34,139 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 28,888 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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MW51 AJY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW51 AJY, 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 MW51 AJY registered?

MW51 AJY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is MW51 AJY safe to buy?

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