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AF51 YTE

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,294 mi
Last recorded130,294 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 YTE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 130,294 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 130,266 miles

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

engine management fault light on

Pass 25 Sep 2014 115,332 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front lower suspention arm rear bushes in poor condition

Near side front tyre has inner edge wear

Rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

Slight play in off side rear anti roll bar link lower pin

Fail 25 Sep 2014 115,332 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front lower suspention arm rear bushes in poor condition

Near side front tyre has inner edge wear

Rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

Slight play in off side rear anti roll bar link lower pin

Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,504 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak, porpbably from front main oil seal

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2013 97,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak, porpbably from front main oil seal

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,616 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Sep 2012 80,616 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,120 miles

off side front tyre shoulder wear near excessive

off side rear tyre shoulder wear

Fail 31 Aug 2011 68,120 miles

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

off side front tyre shoulder wear near excessive

off side rear tyre shoulder wear

Pass 12 Aug 2010 59,368 miles

Long handbrake lever travel.

O/S/R tyre worn low on edges of tread,inner edge only just acceptable.

Rear brake disc inner faces corroded.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,474 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,291 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,916 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroding,N/S worst.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,180 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 36,180 miles

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

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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AF51 YTE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF51 YTE, 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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AF51 YTE is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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