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WR51 PYZ

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,372 mi
Last recorded78,372 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 PYZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 78,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general body corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2021 77,686 miles

General corrosion to underside components

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 76,438 miles

Exhaust corrosion

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 75,944 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 73,914 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 73,914 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,628 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 72,628 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 71,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,984 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 69,984 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 67,706 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,339 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 64,322 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 64,322 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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

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

object on mirror

Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,344 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 63,344 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,283 miles

2 centre stop lamp bulbs not working

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all floor pans/sill lips,sill drop plates and rear chassis rails corroded in prescribed areas

exhaust system corroded,rear joint badly corroded

front and rear subframes corroded/all front and rear suspension components corroded

genral under body corrosion

nsf wheel distorted

nsr tyre side wall damaged

osf tyre perishing,wearing inner edge

osr tyre side wall damaged,slight bulge and wearing on edges

rear cross member corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2010 61,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2 centre stop lamp bulbs not working

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all floor pans/sill lips,sill drop plates and rear chassis rails corroded in prescribed areas

exhaust system corroded,rear joint badly corroded

front and rear subframes corroded/all front and rear suspension components corroded

genral under body corrosion

nsf wheel distorted

nsr tyre side wall damaged

osf tyre perishing,wearing inner edge

osr tyre side wall damaged,slight bulge and wearing on edges

rear cross member corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 57,180 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre small split on outer sidewall

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2008 54,330 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 54,330 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 50,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 44,185 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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WR51 PYZ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WR51 PYZ, 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 WR51 PYZ registered?

WR51 PYZ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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