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SL51 AWY

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,396 mi
Last recorded96,396 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 AWY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 96,396 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 96,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 86,689 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 85,178 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 85,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 79,286 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 72,427 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 65,401 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 65,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,760 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 46,066 miles

l/h/r seatbelt not checked,child seat fitted.

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
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SL51 AWY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SL51 AWY, 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 SL51 AWY registered?

SL51 AWY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SL51 AWY safe to buy?

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