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FE51 NHC

2001 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,189 mi
Last recorded144,189 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 NHC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 144,189 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 138,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 138,166 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 Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 133,743 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r lower and upper both ends (2.4.G.2)

excessive oil leak under the car engine

Fail 15 Nov 2015 133,711 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cataylist converter at joint with flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users and o/s/f (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. and o/s/f (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and o/s/r under bodu as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r lower and upper both ends (2.4.G.2)

excessive oil leak under the car engine

Pass 2 Jul 2014 128,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 128,007 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 119,717 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sump Pan Corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 110,212 miles

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine running rough

n/s sill damage

slight resistance when turning front wheels

Fail 24 May 2012 110,212 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine running rough

n/s sill damage

slight resistance when turning front wheels

Fail 9 May 2011 99,888 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 99,888 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 84,701 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 74,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,346 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Sep 2006 41,570 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 41,570 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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FE51 NHC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FE51 NHC, 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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FE51 NHC is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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