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WJ51 VEK

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,238 mi
Last recorded133,238 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2022 133,238 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension components corroded

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

engine light on

Pass 6 Sep 2021 131,422 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,370 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 127,144 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 124,215 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 121,196 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake begining to bind

Fail 19 Sep 2017 121,171 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)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake begining to bind

Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,824 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 113,816 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 109,514 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,687 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 10 Sep 2012 99,659 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,686 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 84,041 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,569 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,172 miles

front number plate as water creeping in between the laminates

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 48,594 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 VEK is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

WJ51 VEK is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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