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FD51 YYE

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,527 mi
Last recorded100,527 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 YYE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 100,527 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 94,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 86,156 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 86,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 77,941 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 77,939 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,877 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,911 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,434 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,849 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,499 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking on sidewalls

Fail 7 Nov 2007 46,497 miles

Offside Inner brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perished/cracking on sidewalls

Pass 8 Nov 2006 37,805 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 29,680 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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FD51 YYE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD51 YYE registered?

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

Is FD51 YYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 YYE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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