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WJ51 VEA

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,051 mi
Last recorded85,051 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 85,051 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 83,782 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 83,780 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 82,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,322 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 79,275 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,429 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 78,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,632 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 77,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 72,794 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 72,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 66,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 54,915 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 54,910 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 52,702 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 50,627 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 26 Nov 2013 47,936 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,026 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 39,736 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 37,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,063 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,320 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,079 miles

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,848 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 22,070 miles

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 7 Sep 2005 19,638 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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WJ51 VEA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 WJ51 VEA, 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 WJ51 VEA registered?

WJ51 VEA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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