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SB51 BXA

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,310 mi
Last recorded58,310 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 BXA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 58,310 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded/n/s/r wheel arch corroded/n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 58,303 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded/n/s/r wheel arch corroded/n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 52,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 52,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 46,230 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 43,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 41,210 miles

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

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

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

nearside front suspension droplink boot split

nearside rear disc has reduced braking surface

offside front suspension droplink boot split

Pass 27 May 2008 36,852 miles

both o/s and n/s front drop link boots split

Pass 26 May 2007 29,743 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres, outer walls cracking

Pass 23 May 2006 25,078 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 21,789 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 21,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SB51 BXA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB51 BXA, 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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SB51 BXA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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