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FG51 EXJ

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,214 mi
Last recorded93,214 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 EXJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,214 miles

Exhaust centre to rear joint deteriorated

Exhaust front to centre joint deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2016 93,214 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust centre to rear joint deteriorated

Exhaust front to centre joint deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,420 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,987 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner egdes

Fail 10 Sep 2013 77,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner egdes

Pass 5 Sep 2012 72,617 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 72,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 67,595 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 67,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

nearside front brake pad not breaking over all the disc

possible fault nearside rear brake caliper

Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,696 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 62,696 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,766 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 50,753 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,155 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,927 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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FG51 EXJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG51 EXJ, 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 FG51 EXJ registered?

FG51 EXJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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