MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
both front suspension strut upper coilspring cups corroded
both inner+outer sills,both rear wheel arches,both front+rear wheel boxes,both front inner wings,both rear chassis+noth front under floor chassis,all floor pans+boot floor etc etc corroded/showing corrosion
exhaust sysem badly corroded
front brake discs deteriorated
front fog lights damaged/deteriorated
o/s mirror rear vision poor
o/s+n/s mirrors bound on with tape
rear brake discs badly deteriorated/pitted
rear number plate deteriorated on limit
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
both front suspension strut upper coilspring cups corroded
both inner+outer sills,both rear wheel arches,both front+rear wheel boxes,both front inner wings,both rear chassis+noth front under floor chassis,all floor pans+boot floor etc etc corroded/showing corrosion
exhaust sysem badly corroded
front brake discs deteriorated
front fog lights damaged/deteriorated
o/s mirror rear vision poor
o/s+n/s mirrors bound on with tape
rear brake discs badly deteriorated/pitted
rear number plate deteriorated on limit
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all floor pans corroded on limit
boot floor corroded
both front inner wings corroded
both front+rear upper strut/spring platforms corroded
both front+rear wheelboxes corroded
both inner+outer sills corroded
both rear wheel arches corroded
front tyres wearing slightly on edges
front+rear brake discs corroded+deteriorated badly
o/s mirror rear vision poor
o/s+n/s front under floor chassis corroded
o/s+n/s rear chassis corroded
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
steering slightly cloncky when rocked(lower uj?)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all floor pans corroded on limit
boot floor corroded
both front inner wings corroded
both front+rear upper strut/spring platforms corroded
both front+rear wheelboxes corroded
both inner+outer sills corroded
both rear wheel arches corroded
front tyres wearing slightly on edges
front+rear brake discs corroded+deteriorated badly
o/s mirror rear vision poor
o/s+n/s front under floor chassis corroded
o/s+n/s rear chassis corroded
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
steering slightly cloncky when rocked(lower uj?)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear floor pan seams corroded on limit
both rear wheel arches corroded+n/s deteriorated on limit
centre brake light
o/s mirror vision poor
slight warp on front brake discs
underside showing corrosion inc:both sills all floor pans both front unnder floor chassis and both rear wheel boxes and chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both rear floor pan seams corroded on limit
both rear wheel arches corroded+n/s deteriorated on limit
centre brake light
o/s mirror vision poor
slight warp on front brake discs
underside showing corrosion inc:both sills all floor pans both front unnder floor chassis and both rear wheel boxes and chassis corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
N/s/r brake disc in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
N/s/r brake disc in very poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW51 BWM is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc 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 SW51 BWM, 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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SW51 BWM is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2001.
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