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SN51 NZU

2001 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,993 mi
Last recorded81,993 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 NZU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,993 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 81,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 77,505 miles

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

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

advice corrosion on front subframe

advice corrosion on rear subframe

advice corrosion on underside of car

advice o/s front inner wing corroded

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

advice rear wheel arches corroded

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lowe wishbone bushes

advoce n/s and o/s front chassis corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 77,505 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

advice corrosion on front subframe

advice corrosion on rear subframe

advice corrosion on underside of car

advice o/s front inner wing corroded

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

advice rear wheel arches corroded

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lowe wishbone bushes

advoce n/s and o/s front chassis corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,637 miles

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

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

advice corrosion on underside of car

advice n/s and o/s front chassis corroded

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Fail 22 Mar 2013 71,386 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

advice corrosion on underside of car

advice n/s and o/s front chassis corroded

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,748 miles

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

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

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

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

advice n/s and o/s rear brake discs worn

advice o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Fail 2 Apr 2012 65,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

advice n/s and o/s rear brake discs worn

advice o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

advice o/s rear light lens damaged

advice wear in n/s and o/s front lower wishbone bushes

Fail 5 Apr 2011 60,539 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front bottom arm rear bushes deteriating

both front brake pipes corroding

both rear springs starting to corrode

exhaust corroding,joints thin

front brakes fluctuating

front catalyst cover deteriating,loose

front discs corroding

front to rear brake pipes(at flexi)corroding

movement in nearside front droplink

nearside front washer partially chocked

offside front tyre on limit,worn on inner edge

offside rear handbrake quadrant not moving freely and effort could improve

offside rear light cluster cracked

rear discs corroding on inner face

slight blow middle to rear exhaust joint

sump starting to deteriate

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,539 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes deteriating

both front brake pipes corroding

both rear springs starting to corrode

exhaust corroding,joints thin

front brakes fluctuating

front catalyst cover deteriating,loose

front discs corroding

front to rear brake pipes(at flexi)corroding

movement in nearside front droplink

nearside front washer partially chocked

offside front tyre on limit,worn on inner edge

offside rear handbrake quadrant not moving freely and effort could improve

offside rear light cluster cracked

rear discs corroding on inner face

slight blow middle to rear exhaust joint

sump starting to deteriate

Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,370 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,897 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,798 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 36,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,307 miles

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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SN51 NZU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SN51 NZU, 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 SN51 NZU registered?

SN51 NZU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is SN51 NZU safe to buy?

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