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YE51 WWB

2001 Mazda 323

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,784 mi
Last recorded104,784 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 WWB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 104,784 miles

Offside Front slight bind

Rear arches corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 104,784 miles

Offside Front slight bind

Rear arches corroded

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 102,547 miles

both rear wheel arches are starting to corrode badly

nearside rear outer sill is starting to corrode

offside rear tyre tread depth is wearing low

slight play in both rear antiroll bar link rods

smell of diesel under the bonnet but no evidence of a possitive leak

towing electrical socket secured with cable ties

various areas of under body is starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jun 2015 102,519 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear antiroll bar link rod ball joints have slight play

both rear wheel arches are badly corroded but not a prescribed area

nearside rear outer sill is starting to corrode

offside rear tyre tread depth is wearing low

smell of diesel under the bonnet but no visual evidence of a possitive leak

towing electrical sockets are secured with cable ties

various ares of underbody is starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2014 91,120 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 87,999 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Nov 2012 81,796 miles

cover on towball - 7pin electrics

Fail 16 Nov 2012 81,796 miles

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

cover on towball - 7pin electrics

Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,882 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,028 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 63,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 63,272 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,231 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 48,930 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,754 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 39,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 31,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YE51 WWB is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE51 WWB, 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 YE51 WWB registered?

YE51 WWB is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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