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SL51 DWP

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,943 mi
Last recorded46,943 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 DWP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 46,943 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s/r tyres cracking 185/65/14

o/s & n/s/r tyres worn bald on inside edge 185/65/14

unable to fully check wiperblades as washers inop

Fail 25 Jun 2015 46,943 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s & n/s/r tyres cracking 185/65/14

o/s & n/s/r tyres worn bald on inside edge 185/65/14

unable to fully check wiperblades as washers inop

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,780 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

both rear tyres are 13 years old

Fail 27 Jun 2014 44,780 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are 13 years old

Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,770 miles

4x metal brake pipes to flexables are showing corrosion

both rear tyre side walls are cracking [2001]

eml on in dash

rear brake pads replace soon

underside/body/suspension components are showing corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2013 42,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

4x metal brake pipes to flexables are showing corrosion

both rear tyre side walls are cracking [2001]

eml on in dash

rear brake pads replace soon

underside/body/suspension components are showing corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 39,550 miles

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/side front tyre wearing on erdges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,547 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,888 miles

front brake disc worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,450 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,908 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 26,950 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,537 miles

uneven tyre wear front tyres

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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SL51 DWP is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

SL51 DWP is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is SL51 DWP safe to buy?

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