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VA51 EUV

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,414 mi
Last recorded91,414 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 EUV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,414 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 91,414 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,330 miles

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

o/s/f wheel rim bead area damaged

o/s/r a.r.b link boot worn

o/s/r a.r.b mount worn

screen damaged a 10mm

screen scuff damage a+b

Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f wheel rim bead area damaged

o/s/r a.r.b link boot worn

o/s/r a.r.b mount worn

screen damaged a 10mm

screen scuff damage a+b

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,596 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine fault lamp is on

front brake imbalance high

front brake pads appear to be getting low

steering wheel is damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2011 64,564 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

damaged to outer rim of nearside road wheel

engine fault lamp is on

front brake imbalance high

front brake pads appear to be getting low

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm and has slight damage to outer wall

steering wheel is damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,385 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,200 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 46,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,924 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 44,286 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 44,218 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

tyres,front 175/65x14 and rear 185/65x14

Fail 19 Jun 2006 27,956 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

engine management light stays on

Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,956 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine management light stays on

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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VA51 EUV is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 VA51 EUV, 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 VA51 EUV registered?

VA51 EUV is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is VA51 EUV safe to buy?

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