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SW51 BWM

2001 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,216 mi
Last recorded115,216 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 BWM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 115,216 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 115,216 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 106,794 miles

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?)

Fail 23 May 2011 106,794 miles

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?)

Pass 26 May 2010 96,831 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 96,831 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,359 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 86,359 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2008 76,980 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 67,358 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,344 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 63,428 miles

N/s/r brake disc in poor condition

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 63,428 miles

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?

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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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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