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FL51 GYP

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,266 mi
Last recorded111,266 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 GYP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 111,266 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 103,203 miles

parking brake just efficient

Fail 22 Oct 2014 103,202 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

parking brake just efficient

Pass 3 Aug 2013 98,476 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 98,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 94,036 miles

Engine management warning lamp on.

Exhaust corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Underside corroded throughout.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 94,036 miles

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

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

Engine management warning lamp on.

Exhaust corroded.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Underside corroded throughout.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,190 miles

WEAR IN N/S FRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM BALL JOINTS.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 85,188 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S WIPER BLADE DAMAGED

RUN OUT ON N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES

WEAR IN N/S FRONT AND REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM BALL JOINTS.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,731 miles

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

O/S and N/S/ rear chassis legs are corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

The O/S and N/S inner sills are corroded.

The O/S and N/S rear, outer sills are corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,865 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

SOME WEAR IN N/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 65,864 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

SOME WEAR IN N/S REAR ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 58,887 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 50,369 miles

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

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)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 50,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 44,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FL51 GYP is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL51 GYP, 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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FL51 GYP is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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