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SH51 WLR

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,112 mi
Last recorded111,112 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 WLR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2013 111,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,782 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 105,772 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 100,357 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Fail 29 Jan 2010 97,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 97,114 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 95,273 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 81,996 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,830 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 54,238 miles

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

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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SH51 WLR is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SH51 WLR, 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 SH51 WLR registered?

SH51 WLR is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is SH51 WLR safe to buy?

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