MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,526 miAbove average mileage for this year
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BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES NEARSIDE TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OIL FILTER LEAKING
RADIATOR LEAKING LEFT HAND CORNER
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
WHEEL ALINGNMENT REQUIRES CHECKING / ADJUSTING
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES NEARSIDE TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OIL FILTER LEAKING
RADIATOR LEAKING LEFT HAND CORNER
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
WHEEL ALINGNMENT REQUIRES CHECKING / ADJUSTING
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
exhaust condition very poor flanges excessivily corroded
nearside rear tyre punctured nail visiable in tread area 50/50 repair zone
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front headlamp cover broken and in poor condition but not affecting beam image or light output
nearside rear tyre has a nail in tyre punctured
offside rear tyre has nail in tyre shoulder and punctured
slight front brake bind possible new pads sticking in carriers
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front headlamp cover broken and in poor condition but not affecting beam image or light output
nearside rear tyre has a nail in tyre punctured
offside rear tyre has nail in tyre shoulder and punctured
slight front brake bind possible new pads sticking in carriers
front brake imbalance,refer also prior fail/advise
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM51 VXJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SM51 VXJ, 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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SM51 VXJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 November 2001.
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