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NU51 FNC

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,910 mi
Last recorded121,910 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU51 FNC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2013 121,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both inner sills heavily corroded

exhaust joints heavily corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2012 115,728 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

General underbody corrosion

N/S/F wheel starting to bind

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,375 miles

both front shock absorbers damp

exhaust system rusty

general vehicle condition is corroded

inner sills rusty

n/s front tyre getting low on tread (3mm) has damage on outer side wall and smooth on inner edge

rear wheel archs corroded

slight movement to n/s front anti-roll bar link

sump very rusty

unable to fully assess o/s and n/s rear seat belt due to child seats fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2011 109,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front shock absorbers damp

exhaust system rusty

general vehicle condition is corroded

inner sills rusty

n/s front tyre getting low on tread (3mm) has damage on outer side wall and smooth on inner edge

rear wheel archs corroded

slight movement to n/s front anti-roll bar link

sump very rusty

unable to fully assess o/s and n/s rear seat belt due to child seats fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 100,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,366 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 82,366 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 75,312 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 64,848 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,662 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 41,660 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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NU51 FNC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NU51 FNC, 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 NU51 FNC registered?

NU51 FNC is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is NU51 FNC safe to buy?

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