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SF51 XRB

2001 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,635 mi
Last recorded121,635 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 XRB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 121,635 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)

both rear Tyres perished

both rear wheel arches corroded - no sharp edges

engine management light on

oil leak

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 118,890 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust poor

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 118,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust poor

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 118,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded and weak

engine light on

exhaust front pipe corroded and weak

front exhaust support corroded and weak

n/s front tyre outer side wall cut but not down to cord

n/s rear chassis beam corroded and very weak

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished

o/s front inner wing corroded and weak

rear exhaust joint corroded and weak

slight brake judder on both rear brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2013 110,430 miles

underside vehicle starting to rust

Pass 3 Aug 2012 104,454 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 104,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 95,047 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 88,434 miles

nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes worn

nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 26 Aug 2010 88,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes worn

nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 19 Aug 2010 88,355 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front suspension wishbone rear bushes perished

nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes worn

offside front tyre nearing legal limit,also devoid of tread on inside edge.Recommend tyre changed

Pass 15 Aug 2009 83,903 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 83,903 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 80,098 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 105,432 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 105,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 98,244 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 84,582 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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SF51 XRB is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SF51 XRB, 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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SF51 XRB is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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