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WG51 KBO

2001 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,178 mi
Last recorded100,178 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 KBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 100,178 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 100,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake disc badly corroded and grooved

Pass 10 Jan 2011 86,835 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

both rear discs corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 86,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

both rear discs corroded

engine oil level low (topped up to carry out test)

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 75,019 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 75,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,917 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 62,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 51,490 miles

rear tyres starting to seperate between tread

Fail 30 Nov 2007 51,363 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to seperate between tread

Pass 28 Nov 2006 40,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 27,584 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)

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 KBO is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WG51 KBO, 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 KBO registered?

WG51 KBO is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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