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WG51 BZY

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,343 mi
Last recorded131,343 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 BZY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 131,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion/repairs to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion/repairs to both rear outer sills

engine management light on

Fail 10 Jan 2017 131,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion/repairs to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion/repairs to both rear outer sills

engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2016 125,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion/repairs to nearside/offside rear outer sills/wheel arches

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 120,316 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres getting low

corrosion to rear inner sills

engine management light on

intermitent mis-fire/poor running

Fail 14 Jan 2015 120,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

engine management light on

intermitent mis-fire/poor running

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2014 105,131 miles

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

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

engine manegement light on

offside rear outer wheel arch and both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 84,543 miles

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear wheel arch's

Fail 16 Jan 2013 84,540 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear wheel arch's

Pass 11 Jan 2012 64,904 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

engine worning lamp on

rear tyre's worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,069 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,238 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 41,379 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,394 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 29,337 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

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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WG51 BZY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WG51 BZY, 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 WG51 BZY registered?

WG51 BZY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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