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WL51 CYC

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,690 mi
Last recorded101,690 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 CYC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,690 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust poor

Pass 23 Nov 2016 87,444 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,428 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle cover missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 81,428 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

slight play in both rear and nearsde anti roll bar link rods

some corrosion around rear section of exhaust

Fail 10 Oct 2014 75,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

slight play in both rear and nearsde anti roll bar link rods

some corrosion around rear section of exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2013 64,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 64,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 62,702 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2012 60,590 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 60,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 58,297 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)

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 2 May 2010 56,203 miles
Fail 2 May 2010 56,203 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 9 May 2009 51,608 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)

Pass 9 May 2009 51,608 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,689 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,570 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,180 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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WL51 CYC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc 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 WL51 CYC, 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 WL51 CYC registered?

WL51 CYC is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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