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FX51 WAV

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,935 mi
Last recorded122,935 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 WAV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2014 122,935 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,468 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 116,335 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 111,277 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Sep 2011 107,942 miles

o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes splitting

Fail 30 Aug 2011 107,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2010 100,361 miles

Front screen has scuff at tip of wiper in an arc from O/S top to centre bottom.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S front brake juddering slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2010 100,243 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower 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 Rear Lower 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)

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

Front screen has scuff at tip of wiper in an arc from O/S top to centre bottom.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,751 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Scuffing of front screen from centre bottom to O/S top.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 92,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Scuffing of front screen from centre bottom to O/S top.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 86,002 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

scuffing of front screen,arc from tip of wiper,centre to right hand side.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 86,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

scuffing of front screen,arc from tip of wiper,centre to right hand side.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 78,163 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Scuffing of front screen by tip of right wiper.

Fail 30 Aug 2007 78,143 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Some scuffing of front screen by tip of right wiper blade.

Fail 16 Aug 2006 69,840 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake balance very close to service limit (left low)

some scuffing of windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2006 69,840 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake balance very close to service limit (left low)

some scuffing of windscreen

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 WAV is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WAV, 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 WAV is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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