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SL51 COJ

2001 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,497 mi
Last recorded103,497 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 COJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 103,497 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 103,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2008 91,549 miles

managment light on

Fail 6 Dec 2008 91,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

managment light on

Pass 7 Dec 2007 78,878 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 64,199 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 64,196 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre tread low

Pass 20 Dec 2005 51,710 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 51,707 miles

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

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 COJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SL51 COJ, 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 COJ registered?

SL51 COJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is SL51 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 COJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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