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FL51 SFV

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,669 mi
Last recorded89,669 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 SFV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,669 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in various places, which is resistant to thumb pressure (6.1.B.2)

osr sill covered with under seal unable to check weld or plate

slight corrosion and deterioration to the under body areas and components

Fail 2 Jun 2017 89,664 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings on sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in various places, which is resistant to thumb pressure (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,775 miles

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 Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,144 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 77,154 miles

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

cover missing n/s/r door guide

n/s/r tyre uneven tyre wear

oil pan corrided and leaking

raditor core poor condition

surface corrision on both rear wheel arches

surface corrision on floor pan

Fail 30 Aug 2013 77,154 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cover missing n/s/r door guide

r/n/s tyre wearing slightly uneven

radiator core poor condition

sump pan corrided and leaking

surface corrision on both rear wheel arches

surface corrision on floor pan

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,131 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 68,413 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion no sharp protuding edges at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,422 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,680 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 52,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,677 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 31,905 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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FL51 SFV is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFV, 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 FL51 SFV registered?

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

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