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FG51 EXM

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,977 mi
Last recorded146,977 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 EXM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 146,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint possible spring load joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust corroded and inner sills and off side rear chassis and power steering pipes

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

under trays and near side front tyre side wall cut and sills corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 146,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint possible spring load joint (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust corroded and inner sills and off side rear chassis and power steering pipes

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

under trays and near side front tyre side wall cut and sills corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 144,233 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 138,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 126,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight corrosion on floor and rear inner sills

Fail 7 Sep 2012 126,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight corrosion on floor and rear inner sills

Pass 7 Sep 2011 115,582 miles

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

near side front tyre has side wall nick

Fail 7 Sep 2011 115,582 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front tyre has side wall nick

Fail 13 Sep 2010 103,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to front sceen.

Exhaust centre pipe flange joint to rear section badly corroded.

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

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

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

Rear number plate slightly faded.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 103,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to front sceen.

Exhaust centre pipe flange joint to rear section badly corroded.

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

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

Rear number plate slightly faded.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 91,747 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 78,592 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 78,592 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,910 miles

Engine manegment light staying on.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 67,909 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F wheel bearing not tested because brake binding on.En gine manegment light staying on.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,212 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 46,387 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 EXM is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green 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 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

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

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