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SA51 YWZ

2001 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,054 mi
Last recorded111,054 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 YWZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 111,054 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 111,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 105,528 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 105,528 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 93,452 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 75,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs slightly scored

nsf tyre close on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2010 75,207 miles

front discs slightly scored

nsf tyre close on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,369 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 68,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 68,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 62,082 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Nov 2007 62,082 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,641 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 48,641 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate slight damage

Pass 25 Nov 2005 32,216 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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SA51 YWZ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SA51 YWZ, 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 SA51 YWZ registered?

SA51 YWZ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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