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WJ51 UWD

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,677 mi
Last recorded112,677 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 UWD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 112,677 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

car dirty underneath

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/r brake caliper moist, possibly brake fluid ?

o/s/f brake disc inner edge slightly scored/ pitted

o/s/f shock has a slight misting of oil

Fail 14 Dec 2018 112,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both wipers split

car dirty underneath

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/r brake caliper moist, possibly brake fluid ?

o/s/f brake disc inner edge slightly scored/ pitted

o/s/f shock has a slight misting of oil

Pass 15 Dec 2017 105,213 miles

car a bit muddy underneath

front brake disc inner edges slightly corroded

n/s/f shock has a slight misting of oil

rear brake pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,263 miles

car a bit dirty underneath

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 15 Dec 2016 97,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

car a bit dirty underneath

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/f shock has slight misting of oil

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,771 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front and offside front brake discs inner faces have re duced contact surface

Pass 16 Oct 2013 75,819 miles

both front shocks have slight misting of oil

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 75,819 miles

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

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

both front shocks have slight misting of oil

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp pattern faint

headlamp plastics deteriorated

various steering and suspesion bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,973 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,282 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,050 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)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 53,050 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)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,388 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 48,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 43,722 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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 43,638 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,056 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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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WJ51 UWD is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WJ51 UWD, 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 WJ51 UWD registered?

WJ51 UWD is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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