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WF51 XZJ

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,102 mi
Last recorded51,102 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 XZJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 51,102 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 50,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 50,940 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

offside reversing lamp not working

Pass 23 Nov 2021 49,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 49,781 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,076 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wipers smear screen

Pass 11 Nov 2019 46,386 miles

small oil weep from engine

Pass 14 Nov 2018 44,666 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,762 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar centre bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2016 41,003 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,251 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 37,254 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 35,573 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 35,551 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 33,953 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 32,087 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,133 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,039 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,835 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,453 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,553 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 18,180 miles

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 XZJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF51 XZJ registered?

WF51 XZJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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The MOT history for WF51 XZJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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