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OE51 YZD

2001 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,866 mi
Last recorded147,866 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 YZD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 147,866 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 141,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 141,483 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 135,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side rear brake binding slighly

nearside and offside floor to sill corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 135,375 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side rear brake binding slighly

nearside and offside floor to sill corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 129,298 miles

Exhuast poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2012 129,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhuast poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2011 120,081 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 3 Oct 2011 120,081 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 5 Nov 2010 116,780 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 112,147 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 107,036 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 107,036 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

nearside fluid suspension unit weaping

Fail 1 Nov 2007 99,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 99,837 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 78,915 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 59,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 59,586 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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OE51 YZD is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YZD, 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 YZD registered?

OE51 YZD is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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