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YV51 XSG

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

91,820 mi
Last recorded91,820 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 XSG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 91,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all rear suspension components corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

offside front wing corroded

under body corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,817 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded.

slight damage to sidewall n/s/r tyre.

both front tyres scrubbed badly inner edges-need changing.

Fail 4 Jul 2014 81,552 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded.

both front tyres scrubbed badly inner edges-need changing.

Pass 31 May 2013 72,170 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2013 72,097 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 63,389 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight cuts in n/s front tyre

Fail 17 May 2012 63,229 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres worn more on inside edges

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s front and n/s rear brakes binding slightly

slight cuts in n/s front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,918 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 53,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disks poor. N/s more so.

Slight bind on n/s/f brake.

Slight underbody corrosion in general.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 49,948 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both sides front tyres worn on inner edge

offside front fog light damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,170 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 45,170 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,820 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall.

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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YV51 XSG is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 YV51 XSG, 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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YV51 XSG is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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