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EY51 FZP

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,807 mi
Last recorded113,807 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 FZP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 113,807 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded but exhaust still secure

Fail 5 Oct 2022 113,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

EML light illuminated

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill to inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded but exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Sep 2021 105,820 miles

Exhaust mid section to rear silencer flange heavily corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 105,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light is on

Exhaust mid section to rear silencer flange heavily corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 100,996 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine malfunction indicator illuminated

Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust mid section to rear silencer flange heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust mid section to rear exhaust silencer flange corroded

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 22 Aug 2018 87,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust mid section to rear exhaust silencer flange corroded

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,201 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,881 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,013 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,603 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,030 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 62,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,714 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 56,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 53,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,303 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 45,487 miles

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

both front and rear registration plates are not clean

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,487 miles

both front and rear registration plates are not clean

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,558 miles

n/s and o/s rear outer tyre sidewalls starting to crack

rear number plate partially deteriated

unable to see front pads clearly

Fail 30 Jul 2008 37,557 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s and o/s rear outer tyre sidewalls starting to crack

rear number plate partially deteriated

unable to see front pads clearly

Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,553 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,322 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
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EY51 FZP is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EY51 FZP, 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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EY51 FZP is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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