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SP51 VJC

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,574 mi
Last recorded59,574 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VJC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 59,574 miles

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

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

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

all flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Aug 2014 59,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,876 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front and rear suspension parts corroded but not holed

eml on

exhaust in poor condition

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,091 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 44,734 miles

CONDITION OF BOTH SILLS AT REAR

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

O/S REAR DISC CORROSION ON INNER

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 44,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

CONDITION OF BOTH SILLS AT REAR

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

O/S REAR DISC CORROSION ON INNER

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 42,179 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,179 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,599 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,929 miles

REAR CHASSIS LEGS CORRODED

REAR OF SILLS AT UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 14 Aug 2007 35,065 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 35,065 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,819 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 25,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 20,845 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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SP51 VJC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SP51 VJC, 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 SP51 VJC registered?

SP51 VJC is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is SP51 VJC safe to buy?

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