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SG51 ORC

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,201 mi
Last recorded77,201 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 ORC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,201 miles

corrosion on offside front inner wing.offside rear wheel arch.both front and rear crossmembers,floor pan and sills

front brake pads worn ,recommend changed

nearside and offside front tyre treads on legal limit,recommend changed soon

offside front anti rollbar link pin worn to limit.recommend changed

signs of coolant leak from engine bay

wear on offside rear anti rollbar link pin

Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,155 miles

front and rear number plates starting to de laminate

nail in nearside rear tyre next to sidewall

nearside and offside front suspension wishbones,rear bushes starting to perish

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside wiper split

onderside of car starting to corrode

slight wear on offside front and offside rear anti rollbar link pins

Fail 26 Jan 2012 72,155 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre next to sidewall

nearside and offside front suspension wishbones,rear bushes starting to perish

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside wiper split

onderside of car starting to corrode

slight wear on offside front and offside rear anti rollbar link pins

Pass 12 Jan 2011 67,458 miles

front numberplate de-laminating

front susrension wishbones rear bushes perished

hand brake travel quite high

rear wheel arches corroded

slight wear in both rear suspension anti rollbar link pins

underside of car starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jan 2011 67,458 miles

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

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

front numberplate de-laminating

front susrension wishbones rear bushes perished

hand brake travel quite high

nearside rear tyre tread on legal wear limit recommend tyre changed

rear wheel arches corroded

slight wear in both rear suspension anti rollbar link pins

Pass 30 Jan 2010 63,368 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 63,303 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside and offside front suspension wishbone rear bushes,starting to perish and split

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front shocker starting to leak

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

slight wear in offside rear anti rollbar link pin

underside of car starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,433 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 54,897 miles

advise front number plate starting to delaminate.

advise offside rear tyre has a nail in it,advise removal and possible puncture repair.

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 26 Jan 2008 54,897 miles

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

advise front number plate starting to delaminate.

advise offside rear tyre has a nail in it,advise removal and possible puncture repair.

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 49,783 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 49,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,960 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 44,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SG51 ORC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SG51 ORC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG51 ORC registered?

SG51 ORC is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SG51 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 ORC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG51 ORC have outstanding finance?

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