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FG51 EXZ

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,454 mi
Last recorded95,454 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 EXZ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,454 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to o/s and n/s chassis at rear

o/s and n/s brake discs corroded on insides

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers weak

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 95,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to o/s and n/s chassis at rear

o/s and n/s brake discs corroded on insides

o/s and n/s rear shock absorbers weak

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 89,984 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 89,984 miles

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

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

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

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,499 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 84,406 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,952 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills at rear have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2014 78,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s outer sills at rear have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,286 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s outer sills at rear

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,026 miles

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

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,560 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,038 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,120 miles

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

n/s front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

n/s rear tyre scrubbing on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,264 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 23,737 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 23,731 miles

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

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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FG51 EXZ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

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

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