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WF51 DPY

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,153 mi
Last recorded113,153 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 DPY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 113,153 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 113,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wiper damaged

Nearside Rear possible old leak of fuel not evident at the time of testing on obscured fuel tank area

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

eng light on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,242 miles

Offside Rear wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 94,833 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,408 miles

both rear anti roll bar drop links worn

eml lamp on

Fail 8 Aug 2013 85,407 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both rear antiroll bar drop links worn

eml lamp on

Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,194 miles

Engine light on.

Damage to rim of n/s/f wheel.

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 77,181 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Damage to rim of n/s/f wheel.

Engine light on.

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 72,209 miles

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

engine light on.

nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,751 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 62,099 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 62,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,054 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,844 miles

o\s\f fog light glass broken

Fail 18 Aug 2006 45,844 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

o\s front fog lamp glass broken

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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WF51 DPY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WF51 DPY, 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 WF51 DPY registered?

WF51 DPY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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