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YD51 UPW

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,821 mi
Last recorded71,821 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 UPW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 71,821 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension, steering and brake components corroded

Underbody corrosion

Fail 2 May 2023 71,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL & INNER ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SILL & INNER ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension, steering and brake components corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2022 67,538 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 61,123 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 56,143 miles

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 51,851 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 51,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 47,099 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 47,096 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 40,863 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)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 40,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 35,843 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 31,665 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 31,665 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 25,195 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,740 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,756 miles

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 18,064 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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YD51 UPW is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD51 UPW, 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 YD51 UPW registered?

YD51 UPW is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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