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AV51 FAU

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,174 mi
Last recorded104,174 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FAU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 104,174 miles

Both sills rust bubbled.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 15 Jan 2019 104,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 96,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 89,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,246 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 85,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,659 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 84,278 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 83,647 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 82,058 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 82,056 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 79,808 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 77,431 miles

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

offside front brake disc corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 8 Jan 2009 74,434 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,434 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 71,408 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 63,860 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 63,860 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

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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AV51 FAU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV51 FAU, 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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AV51 FAU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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