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YV51 XSA

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,416 mi
Last recorded101,416 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 XSA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 101,416 miles

engine light on

Fail 30 Oct 2013 101,414 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 27 Oct 2012 98,345 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

nearside and offside front discs corroding on inner faces

nearside front shock absorber leaking

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2011 90,798 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 90,798 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both sills corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and pitted

front wishbone bushes starting to split

n/s/f fog lamp broken

rear number plate distorted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear no plate slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Oct 2009 73,820 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,440 miles

nsf fog light lens smashed

nsr tyre cracking slightly

slight play osf steering arm knuckle

Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,157 miles

rear offside tyre tread wearing low 2.5mm

Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,333 miles

advise all four tyres cracking on sidewalls but not showing cords.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 20,437 miles

Nearside 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
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YV51 XSA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YV51 XSA, 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 YV51 XSA registered?

YV51 XSA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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The MOT history for YV51 XSA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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