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AK51 YYD

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,252 mi
Last recorded107,252 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 YYD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 107,252 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 98,636 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 98,634 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,454 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet catch stiff

heavy corrosion to vehicle body, chassis and suspension components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 94,454 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet catch stiff

heavy corrosion to vehicle body, chassis and suspension components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

horn poor (only just loud enough to pass)

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear numberplate screw loose

Pass 7 Jul 2011 87,399 miles

both sides front brakes slight bind

Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,192 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,811 miles

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 4 Jul 2008 62,028 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 62,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 53,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,611 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 41,611 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 28,222 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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AK51 YYD is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK51 YYD, 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 AK51 YYD registered?

AK51 YYD is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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