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MK51 FBG

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,432 mi
Last recorded65,432 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 FBG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 65,432 miles

front brake binding nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 58,454 miles

engine management light on

exhaust generally corroded

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 58,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

exhaust generally corroded

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2015 56,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

e.m.l. on

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s front shocker damp

rear stabilizer links gaiters splitting

Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,194 miles

Engine management light is on-indicates a fault

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre ,inner sidewall has a cut/split within test limits not deep enough to reach plies/cords,and many minor cuts/splits in the outer sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,187 miles

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

Engine management light is on-indicates a fault

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre ,inner sidewall has a cut/split within test limits not deep enough to reach plies/cords,and many minor cuts/splits in the outer sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,034 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,897 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both nearside and offside front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,334 miles

ECU light on

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

front inner brake discs rusting

rear both sides tyre treads cracking

Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,939 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 16,372 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,904 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,961 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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MK51 FBG is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK51 FBG, 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 MK51 FBG registered?

MK51 FBG is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is MK51 FBG safe to buy?

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