CarVerify

Free Car Check

X326 DNU

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,079 mi
Last recorded56,079 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX326 DNU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 56,079 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 56,079 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 53,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm(drumstick) (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 53,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner steering arm(drumstick) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 51,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 48,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 45,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 43,231 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 38,126 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,572 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 25,223 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 17,341 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 17,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 17,111 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 16,595 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 16,211 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,663 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 15,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,933 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,378 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,127 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 13,155 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 11,820 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 10,246 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X326 DNU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc 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 X326 DNU, 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

How do I check the history of X326 DNU?

You can check the full history of X326 DNU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X326 DNU registered?

X326 DNU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X326 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X326 DNU 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.

Does X326 DNU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X326 DNU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.