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GF51 FOC

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,633 mi
Last recorded125,633 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 FOC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 125,633 miles

1 front exhaust bracket broken

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2015 125,633 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

1 front exhaust bracket broken

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2014 123,620 miles

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear lamp unit damaged

shallow cut nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Oct 2014 123,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wiper starting to split

offside door mirror damaged

offside rear lamp unit damaged

shallow cut nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2013 118,619 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 118,619 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 112,428 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 112,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 108,034 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 104,160 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f shocks damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 104,145 miles

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/f shocks damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm limit at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 99,025 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 92,025 miles

nearside & offside front shock absorbers slightly damp

slight wear in nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,123 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 67,308 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
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GF51 FOC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF51 FOC, 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 GF51 FOC registered?

GF51 FOC is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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