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OE51 BLV

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,785 mi
Last recorded86,785 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 BLV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,785 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 86,785 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,368 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 79,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,901 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 67,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 67,556 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 63,112 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 63,106 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 57,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Some general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,589 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 9 Jan 2017 46,204 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 45,990 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 44,017 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 42,055 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 39,834 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 37,304 miles

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks on inside sidewall

Fail 6 Dec 2012 37,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks on inside sidewall

Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,526 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,169 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 31,169 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 27,917 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 27,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 24,539 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,445 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 21,400 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,003 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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OE51 BLV is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE51 BLV registered?

OE51 BLV is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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