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FX51 RHS

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,975 mi
Last recorded83,975 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 RHS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 83,975 miles

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both rear outer arches

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

n/s/r tyre close to linit

both rear antiroll bar droplink both gaitors perished

Fail 2 Aug 2017 83,945 miles

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

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

both rear antiroll bar droplink both gaitors perished

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to both rear outer arches

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

n/s/r tyre close to linit

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,910 miles

both rear antiroll bar droplink top and bottom gaitors perished

corrosion to both inner sills & front floor pans

corrosion to both rear inner & both outer wheel arches

Fail 15 Aug 2016 81,765 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on both front floorpans

corrosion on both inner sills

corrosion on offside rear inner wheelarch

Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,472 miles

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

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

corrosion on both inner sills and outer sills

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

floor sills and chassis corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2014 76,937 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

floor sills and chassis corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,985 miles

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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light on indicating a fault

floor and chassis corroding

front bumper taped to headlamps

front tyres wearing on edges

inner sills corroded

nearside front brake has a bind

nearside front foglamp lense damaged

nearside rear tyre deteriating under inflated

outer sill covers fitted unable to acess condition

rear brakepads appear low

rear wheelarches corroded

suspension components corroding

towbar sockett cable tied advise permanent fixing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both side floors corroded

both sides inner sills corroded

engine light on detecting a fault

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

plastic sill covers fitted unable to acess corrosion any further

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 70,769 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both side floors corroded

both sides inner sills corroded

engine light on detecting a fault

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

plastic sill covers fitted unable to acess corrosion any further

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,094 miles

Front discs corroded

Unsble to fuuly indspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,498 miles

Both front discs corroded

N/S of rear bumper damaged

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

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

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2010 63,497 miles

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

Both front discs corroded

N/S of rear bumper damaged

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

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

Unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,387 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

both inner sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

front brake discs corroded ( inner face )

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished between treads and wearing on outer edge

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2008 55,023 miles

corrosion on both rear inner wheel arches

offside rear tyre tread splitting

Fail 18 Aug 2008 55,023 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion on both rear inner wheel arches

offside rear tyre tread splitting

puncture in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2007 49,566 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 44,997 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 33,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 33,916 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)

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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FX51 RHS is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FX51 RHS, 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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FX51 RHS is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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