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VX51 AZT

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,039 mi
Last recorded101,039 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 AZT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 101,039 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges.

Front inner brake pads 75% worn?

O/S/F & N/S/F air bag lights on.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 101,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

All 4 tyres worn on edges.

Front inner brake pads 75% worn?

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

O/S/F & N/S/F air bag lights on.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,703 miles

Both air bag lights on.

Free play in O/S steering rack joint - especially when engine not running.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 94,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both air bag lights on.

Brake warning light on.

Free play in O/S steering rack joint - especially when engine not running.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 87,556 miles

Both air bag warning lights on.

Both front suspension dampers have a light misting of oil.

Both front tyres wearing & void of tread on edges - recommend replacement.

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

O/S door mirror slightly insecure.

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack housing.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,556 miles

Both air bag warning lights on.

Both front suspension dampers have a light misting of oil.

Both front tyres wearing & void of tread on edges - recommend replacement.

O/S door mirror slightly insecure.

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack housing.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 80,300 miles

Air bag light on.

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Light general corrosion under vehicle on suspension & body.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak from gearbox area.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 80,300 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Air bag light on.

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Light general corrosion under vehicle on suspension & body.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak from gearbox area.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,664 miles

Both air bag warning lights on.

Both front inner brake pads getting low.

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate backing deteriorated.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,262 miles

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2006 49,504 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 39,307 miles

both rear and n/s/front tyre treads low - uneven wear on edges - t

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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VX51 AZT is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX51 AZT, 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 VX51 AZT registered?

VX51 AZT is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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