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SO51 FLP

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,080 mi
Last recorded111,080 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 FLP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2012 111,080 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 111,080 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 101,984 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 101,984 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 99,164 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 99,163 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 93,913 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 93,913 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

sump pourus

Pass 14 Jan 2008 86,776 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 86,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 78,507 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 78,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Pass 13 Jan 2006 69,397 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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SO51 FLP is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SO51 FLP, 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 SO51 FLP registered?

SO51 FLP is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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