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FY51 KVD

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,360 mi
Last recorded81,360 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 KVD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,360 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,219 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 75,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 69,326 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 54,226 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,415 miles

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

NS wiper blade splitting

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Some high-line brake light bulbs inop.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,523 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,410 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2006 16,644 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,644 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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FY51 KVD is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KVD, 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 KVD registered?

FY51 KVD is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is FY51 KVD safe to buy?

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