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FY51 CWV

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,496 mi
Last recorded61,496 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 CWV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,496 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside inner sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,351 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm[legal limit 1.6mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 49,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm[legal limit 1.6mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished -- dot code 2401 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both floor to sill areas rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,168 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 43,151 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Center Outer Sill Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,672 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,113 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 41,067 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,103 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 38,078 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,662 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,083 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,290 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 33,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,856 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,077 miles

both inner sills corroding

complete exhaust rusty

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,050 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,298 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,380 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Scratches on paintwork

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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FY51 CWV is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY51 CWV, 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 FY51 CWV registered?

FY51 CWV is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is FY51 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 CWV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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