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SG51 OPP

2001 Mazda 323

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

185,423 mi
Last recorded185,423 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 OPP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013 185,423 miles

Neardide door mirror damaged but still secure and no sharp edges

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded but sharp edges have been covered up

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 171,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear wheel arch damaged but sharp edges covered with tape

Fail 31 Dec 2012 171,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear wheel arch damaged but sharp edges covered with tape

Pass 30 Dec 2011 155,435 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 155,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2010 151,917 miles

Slight corrosion rear wheel arches, rear inner sills/chassis legs & rear suspension subframe. Slight seep nearside front suspension strut. All tyres approx 2.5/3mm.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 151,646 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Slight corrosion rear wheel arches, rear inner sills/chassis legs & rear suspension subframe. Slight seep nearside front suspension strut. All tyres approx 2.5/3mm.

brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 140,618 miles

Slight wear offside front antiroll link & rear antiroll bar saddle bushes.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 128,947 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 115,226 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 115,220 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,910 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 93,910 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 75,971 miles

dampness at brake servo

dampness at nearside front shock absorber

slight wear at offside rear suspension link bar

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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SG51 OPP is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,991cc diesel 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 SG51 OPP, 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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SG51 OPP is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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