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DY51 RFX

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,371 mi
Last recorded100,371 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 RFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 100,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 100,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim only on 4 psi (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion under car (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearly void of tread on both edges 185 65 14H (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 97,936 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65/14 ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear seats folded down and unable to full inspect rear belts

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 97,936 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65/14 ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear seats folded down and unable to full inspect rear belts

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,286 miles

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

exhaust corroded

slight coolant leak from radiator

Fail 15 Oct 2016 95,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm low in places on outer edge 185 65 14H (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

exhaust corroded

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 23 Oct 2015 90,192 miles

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

Offside Front TYRE WEARING THIN INNER EDGE

Fail 23 Oct 2015 90,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 TYRE WEARING THIN INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Oct 2014 84,903 miles

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

all exhaust joints corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,975 miles

Centre - rear exhaust joint corroded

Nearside body sil inner and outer corroded

Offside body sil inner and outer corroded

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high

Fail 21 Oct 2013 77,975 miles

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

Centre - rear exhaust joint corroded

Nearside body sil inner and outer corroded

Offside body sil inner and outer corroded

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high

Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear offside rear anti roll bar drop linkage

Fail 3 Oct 2011 66,921 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wear offside rear anti roll bar drop linkage

Pass 11 Sep 2010 60,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,944 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear tyre side walls in poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,363 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,946 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 39,946 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 34,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 31,201 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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DY51 RFX is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY51 RFX, 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 DY51 RFX registered?

DY51 RFX is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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