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OV51 CKN

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,835 mi
Last recorded85,835 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 CKN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 85,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear lamp/lens damaged

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear lamp/lens damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2023 83,950 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mount/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear lamp/lens damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2022 82,673 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing/top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 82,673 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing/top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,884 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing/top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 80,878 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing/top suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 77,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear lens damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2020 77,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear lens damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2019 75,175 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 75,173 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,299 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 72,617 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 72,615 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,388 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 67,404 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,315 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint is in very poor condition

Corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust jonts heavily corroded

nearside front tyre tread bald on outside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,439 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH REAR WHEEL ACHES AND REAR SILL RETURNS

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACE IS PITTED

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,472 miles

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

o/s/f inner face of brake disc very corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,096 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread & nearside outer wall damaged

Minor weapage to offside front shock absorber

Offside front brake disc inner face in poor condition

Rear tyres very old & perishing between treads

Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,566 miles

Nail in offside front tyre (centre of tread)

Offside front brake disc inner face deteriorating

Very slight play in rear anti-roll bar link or bush.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 39,371 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,378 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 29,314 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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OV51 CKN is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV51 CKN, 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 OV51 CKN registered?

OV51 CKN is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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