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SV51 VOT

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,350 mi
Last recorded121,350 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 VOT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2013 121,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

engine sump corroded

offside front brake hose insecure due to missing retaining clip

Pass 25 May 2012 116,551 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 116,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear discs rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2011 111,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 102,540 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 96,733 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 96,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 84,944 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 84,943 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 73,481 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 73,481 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 61,594 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 61,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SV51 VOT is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SV51 VOT, 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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SV51 VOT is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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