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RN51 AUW

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,143 mi
Last recorded76,143 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 AUW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 76,143 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 76,143 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 75,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner front wheel arch - within 30 cm of seat belt and suspension arm mountains (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner front wheel arch - within 30 cm of seat belt and suspension arm mountains (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 74,071 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 74,070 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 73,994 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

has corrosion on under side of body also rear sub frame corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 71,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,994 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake efficiency low(17%)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,991 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 22 Jul 2014 62,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,904 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes cracked/perished slightly

exhaust system quite badly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,546 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 56,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,170 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,259 miles

1/ HEAD LIGHTS AIM SLIGHTLY LOW BUT ACCEPETED 2/ EXH SYSTEM RUSTED BUT NOT YET LEAKING 3/ REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW NEED ATTN SOON NOT MINIMUM YET

Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,483 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,855 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,257 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,839 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,827 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 39,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,606 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 28,541 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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RN51 AUW is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RN51 AUW, 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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RN51 AUW is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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