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AV51 FBY

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,703 mi
Last recorded83,703 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 FBY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,703 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine warning light is on

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,294 miles

engine management light staying on

exhaust system badly corroded

n/s door mirror not secure

n/s spot light full of water

o/s sill badly corroded at rear

Fail 23 Apr 2014 77,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine management light staying on

exhaust system badly corroded

n/s door mirror not secure

n/s spot light full of water

o/s sill badly corroded at rear

Pass 29 Apr 2013 72,683 miles

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)

engine management light on

Fail 29 Apr 2013 72,683 miles

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,507 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 67,507 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,427 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,417 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,954 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 54,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,607 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 38,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2006 30,760 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 30,760 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FBY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FBY, 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 AV51 FBY registered?

AV51 FBY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is AV51 FBY safe to buy?

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