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PJ51 ZLN

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,321 mi
Last recorded71,321 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 ZLN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,321 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 65,242 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 65,240 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 60,745 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s and age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 60,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on inner edge and cuts to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s and age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 56,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 50,829 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 50,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,739 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 41,298 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 41,298 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,601 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,421 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,537 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,279 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 24,896 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,065 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,516 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 15,657 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 12,956 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 ZLN is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PJ51 ZLN, 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 PJ51 ZLN registered?

PJ51 ZLN is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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