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OE51 BJX

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,951 mi
Last recorded121,951 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 BJX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 121,951 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 121,923 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE MIS-SHAPED.

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 116,970 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2012 116,964 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S WINDSCREEN WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 110,372 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TP N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 110,372 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

METAL BRAKE PIPE TP N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 103,848 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 103,848 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 93,075 miles

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,757 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 79,757 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 66,701 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre mis-shaped

windscreen chip

Pass 24 Apr 2006 59,997 miles

o/s/front shockabsorber damp. †n/s/rear brake binding slightly.

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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OE51 BJX is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OE51 BJX, 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 OE51 BJX registered?

OE51 BJX is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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