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PJ51 AAV

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,682 mi
Last recorded135,682 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 AAV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2016 135,682 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner flitch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to floor (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both floors, under sills , outer sills, chassis rails and inner flitches slightly corroded

both wipers slightly smearing screen

engine management light on

front exhaust joint bolt missing

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2015 127,129 miles

under body and suspension very corroded but not to excess

Fail 12 Oct 2015 126,941 miles

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

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

under body and suspension very corroded but not to excess

Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,112 miles

front and rear suspension corroded but not too excess

Fail 23 Oct 2014 118,007 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear suspension corroded but not too excess

Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,323 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 108,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,740 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 96,737 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 89,188 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,461 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 72,472 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 63,237 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,896 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,109 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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PJ51 AAV is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ51 AAV, 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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PJ51 AAV is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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