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WJ51 VGE

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

141,267 mi
Last recorded141,267 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 VGE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 141,267 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear general corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2022 141,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear general corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2021 136,089 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 136,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,241 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 130,233 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 124,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 124,198 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all floors / sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 117,611 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all sills / floors / rear chassis corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 15 Sep 2017 112,025 miles

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON

Fail 14 Sep 2017 112,025 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

GLOW PLUG LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Sep 2016 108,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,240 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside lower side sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion offside lower side sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2014 98,274 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 98,179 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 88,662 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,662 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,487 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,254 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 82,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,584 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 78,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 17 Sep 2009 72,673 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,551 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 63,068 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 63,062 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 53,925 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
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WJ51 VGE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VGE, 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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WJ51 VGE is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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