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WF51 XZH

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,498 mi
Last recorded119,498 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 119,498 miles

front floors corroding

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 107,860 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 107,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,419 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 102,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 92,345 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust very corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2011 80,236 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 79,948 miles

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

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

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 69,003 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 58,417 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 58,417 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 50,335 miles

corrosion on front panel/cross member.

damage/cuts to o/s/r tyre not to chords yet.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front brake discs pitted/corroding.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s cv boot starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

rear suspension/subframe/arms corroding.

Fail 23 Oct 2008 50,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion on front panel/cross member.

damage/cuts to o/s/r tyre not to chords yet.

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front brake discs pitted/corroding.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.

o/s cv boot starting to deteriorate.

o/s/r brake starting to bind.

rear suspension/subframe/arms corroding.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,626 miles

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f brake starting to bind.

o/s cv boot starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 36,269 miles

o/s cv boot starting to deteriorate.

exhaust system corroding/deterioating.

imbalance in front brakes.

rear suspension/subframe corroding.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,672 miles

front brake discs pitted/corroded.

front inner brake pads starting to wear down.

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
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WF51 XZH 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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

WF51 XZH is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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