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SA51 JGV

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,873 mi
Last recorded68,873 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 JGV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,873 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 66,419 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,294 miles

chassis front and rear suspension components all rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2012 64,294 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

chassis front and rear suspension components all rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,688 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 58,211 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,444 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 53,444 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 48,327 miles

n/s/r light cluster - broken / smashed

Fail 31 Dec 2007 48,327 miles

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

exhaust heat shield vibrating

front brake pad set wearing low

n/s/r light cluster - broken / smashed

Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,108 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 40,108 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 31,167 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 31,167 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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SA51 JGV is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA51 JGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA51 JGV registered?

SA51 JGV is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is SA51 JGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 JGV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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