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PJ51 ZKY

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,215 mi
Last recorded151,215 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 ZKY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2011 151,215 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres run flat, damaged inner side walls, bald inner treads, split/perished in treads

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fluctuation fron rear brake readings, rear brake discs in poor condition

o/s/r wheel bearing is noisy

Pass 26 Jul 2010 137,603 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 137,508 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 132,051 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 125,128 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 125,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 115,939 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 95,982 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 95,982 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 75,803 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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PJ51 ZKY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZKY, 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 ZKY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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