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SV51 VPA

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,185 mi
Last recorded66,185 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 VPA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,185 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear wheel archs correded but no sharp edges

Fail 30 Oct 2013 66,185 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear wheel archs correded but no sharp edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,390 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 59,390 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 53,616 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 53,616 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 48,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2010 48,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,032 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 41,032 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,520 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 29,189 miles

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

off & nearside rear tyres worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,434 miles

off side front tyre edge wearing 175/65r14 82t

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 VPA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SV51 VPA, 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 SV51 VPA registered?

SV51 VPA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SV51 VPA safe to buy?

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