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FP51 RCO

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,340 mi
Last recorded106,340 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 RCO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 106,340 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 106,337 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,043 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 94,041 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 82,004 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre uneven wear inner edge

nearside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2010 82,004 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre uneven wear inner edge

nearside rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2009 74,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2009 74,876 miles

uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres

Pass 6 Aug 2008 68,713 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,238 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 62,238 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 44,317 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 27,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FP51 RCO is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FP51 RCO, 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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FP51 RCO is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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