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X96 FCA

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,447 mi
Last recorded93,447 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 FCA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 93,447 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 93,447 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 87,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 87,112 miles

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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,145 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 82,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Front 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 14 Aug 2014 77,918 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,478 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 70,478 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,242 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,840 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,657 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 48,657 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 44,639 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,710 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,740 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 31,721 miles

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 22 Aug 2005 24,973 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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X96 FCA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 X96 FCA, 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 X96 FCA registered?

X96 FCA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 5 February 2001.

Is X96 FCA safe to buy?

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