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SA51 RHU

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

115,820 mi
Last recorded115,820 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 RHU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2014 115,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

boot loaded with tools

both rear brake discs heavily pitted

both rear outer wheel arches heavily corroded

engine management light on

exhaust front and rear flanges heavily corroded

front lower crossmember corroded

front to rear inner sills corroded on both nearside and offside

rear seat loaded with toolbox, bucket and ladders

Pass 26 Mar 2013 104,523 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

heavy surface corrosion under car

wheel arches corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 104,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

heavy surface corrosion under car

wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 83,998 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 83,998 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,833 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 67,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

em light on

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,791 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 16 Dec 2009 61,791 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre worn on shoulders

rear pads low

tyre size (185/65x14 - 86H)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,627 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 50,627 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 42,609 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 34,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 34,602 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 34,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 RHU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 SA51 RHU, 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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SA51 RHU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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