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RF51 KCY

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,308 mi
Last recorded79,308 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 KCY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2012 79,308 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2012 64,862 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer part of tread

Fail 30 Dec 2011 64,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer part of tread

Fail 11 Nov 2011 64,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brakes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2010 57,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear discs slightley corrodded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,481 miles

front and rear discs slightley corrodded

Pass 3 Oct 2008 54,947 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2006 35,482 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 35,482 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre to rear exhaust system condition poor

Pass 20 Oct 2005 26,541 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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RF51 KCY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF51 KCY, 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 RF51 KCY registered?

RF51 KCY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is RF51 KCY safe to buy?

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