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AX51 BGU

2001 Mazda 323

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,939 mi
Last recorded106,939 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 BGU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 106,939 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 106,939 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 97,033 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 97,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 88,315 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 88,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 79,237 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 79,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 70,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 70,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 63,340 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak from filter

Pass 3 Dec 2008 63,340 miles

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

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

oil leak from filter

Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,438 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,089 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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AX51 BGU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AX51 BGU, 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 AX51 BGU registered?

AX51 BGU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is AX51 BGU safe to buy?

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