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FL51 SZC

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

27,028 mi
Last recorded27,028 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 SZC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 27,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding detaching (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four track control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2024 26,650 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 26,650 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 26,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 lateral links corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner body sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 24,898 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rear control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 23,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear - strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 22,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear damage to offside rear door

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 22,684 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides outer and inner body sills at very end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear damage to offside rear door

rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 22,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and inner body sills corroded at very end - strong advisory (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 21,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 21,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre perished, worn and low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn and perished - strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 20,474 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shock absorbers (2.7.3)

damage to nearside front tyre's side wall, tyre has 3mm tread left

offside front tyre has a cut

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,372 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,034 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 16,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 15,973 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 15,097 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 14,399 miles

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

front discs becoming pitted on inner braking surface

Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,317 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,363 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,253 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 9,661 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 SZC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

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

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