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WR51 PZN

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,529 mi
Last recorded54,529 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 PZN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 54,529 miles

lots of front and rear suspension and chassis components corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2025 54,527 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

lots of front and rear suspension and chassis components corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 51,784 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Oct 2024 51,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre and front outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking Poss reservoir seals (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 50,579 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 50,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and has filler repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 49,149 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 48,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 47,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 47,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 47,031 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 45,818 miles

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

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))

Rear inner sills poor

Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear sills and inner arches rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,677 miles

rust on front brake discs

Pass 28 Oct 2015 41,407 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,589 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 36,079 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,593 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,056 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 31,366 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 29,036 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,094 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,826 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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WR51 PZN is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PZN, 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 WR51 PZN registered?

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

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The MOT history for WR51 PZN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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