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FE51 VEF

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,203 mi
Last recorded61,203 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 VEF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2019 61,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear fixing joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,684 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,153 miles

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

o/s and n/s floor front to rear slightly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 60,149 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s floor front to rear slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 59,520 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,011 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

O/S/R Sill closure panel area corroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 58,963 miles

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

Corrosion to vehicle underside.

Exhaust system deteriorated.

O/S/R Sill closure panel area corroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,423 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Front tyres perished and split in tread.

Fail 30 Aug 2014 57,361 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Front tyres perished and split in tread.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,300 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,816 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,662 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,590 miles

O/S front tyre perrished and split

O/S rear tyre perrished and split

Rear number plate water marked/faded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,555 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,285 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 30,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,837 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,345 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,345 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 25,329 miles

Inner Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.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 VEF is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VEF, 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 FE51 VEF registered?

FE51 VEF is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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