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SP51 VJE

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,039 mi
Last recorded110,039 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VJE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2017 110,039 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 4 Feb 2016 107,223 miles

dampness around both front struts

drivers door mirror loose

Pass 23 Feb 2015 105,002 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both front shocks starting to weep oil

n/s/f indicator bulb starting to loose colour

under side of car rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,052 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

n/s/f indicator bulb starting to loose colour

Fail 18 Feb 2014 103,052 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

n/s/f indicator bulb starting to loose colour

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,979 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both rear wheel archs starting to rust

Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,150 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both front shocks starting to weep oil

both rear wheel archs bubble rust started

o/s/r handbrake needs adjusting

strong advice o/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 92,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 79,799 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 74,040 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 74,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 70,574 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 70,572 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 53,902 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 53,900 miles

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

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

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

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 VJE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

SP51 VJE is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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