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ST51 MVA

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,711 mi
Last recorded120,711 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 MVA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 120,711 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear inner arches corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 120,711 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear inner arches corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,659 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f ball joint has slight lift

nearside aim on bottom marker

nearside front shocker has light misting of oil

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and is close to legal limit

offside aim on top marker

offside front tyre wearing on inner egde

Fail 13 Jan 2011 100,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside aim on bottom marker

nearside front shocker has light misting of oil

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and is close to legal limit

offside aim on top marker

offside front tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 17 Nov 2009 89,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake been heating up some brake drag advise checking brake pads and caliper

Fail 16 Nov 2009 89,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside front brake been heating up some brake drag advise checking brake pads and caliper

Pass 28 Oct 2008 78,509 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,409 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 58,358 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 48,614 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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ST51 MVA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST51 MVA, 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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ST51 MVA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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