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SW51 JKF

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,965 mi
Last recorded56,965 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 JKF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2013 56,965 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,934 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 50,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,004 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine quite smokey at idle

o/s and n/s rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2011 42,940 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine quite smokey at idle

o/s and n/s rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,588 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,740 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 30,664 miles

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

Inner front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,149 miles

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

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

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

advise rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2007 23,537 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 23,507 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 20,151 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 16,146 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 16,144 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 JKF is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JKF, 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 SW51 JKF registered?

SW51 JKF is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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