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FD51 VZP

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,799 mi
Last recorded80,799 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 VZP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2016 80,799 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,453 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 74,453 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 72,042 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 72,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 69,405 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust coroded

Fail 19 Jan 2013 69,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust coroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,599 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 67,599 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,053 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,990 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 60,530 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 54,879 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 48,761 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 37,750 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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FD51 VZP is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FD51 VZP, 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 FD51 VZP registered?

FD51 VZP is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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