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WV51 UHL

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,450 mi
Last recorded103,450 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 UHL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 103,450 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 103,450 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 83,202 miles

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

Oil leak

rear springs possibly incorectly fitted unable to see fully

Fail 18 May 2012 83,201 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

rear springs possibly incorectly fitted unable to see fully

Pass 20 May 2011 68,390 miles

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

centre rear seat belt lock broken (boith outside seat belts & locks working o/k)

Fail 20 May 2011 68,387 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

centre rear seat belt lock broken (boith outside seat belts & locks working o/k)

vehicle will possibly require front & rear brakes replaced

Fail 21 May 2010 56,376 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 56,376 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,642 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 51,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,237 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 44,938 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,940 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 34,208 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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WV51 UHL is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WV51 UHL, 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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WV51 UHL is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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