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AY51 FZJ

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,874 mi
Last recorded118,874 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FZJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2013 118,874 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear inner sills corroded

rear tyres walls deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2012 111,832 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty and joints poor condition "rusted"

Pass 8 Oct 2010 108,783 miles

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

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

brake pipe covers fitted

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings, replacement advised soon.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 104,161 miles

front/rear no/plates slight misfugre

Fail 29 Sep 2008 93,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 93,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 78,372 miles

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2007 78,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2006 67,840 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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AY51 FZJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AY51 FZJ, 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 AY51 FZJ registered?

AY51 FZJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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