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AP06 OTS

2006 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,332 mi
Last recorded108,332 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda 32369,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 OTS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 108,332 miles

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front factory fitted engine covers

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 98,160 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bump stop worn

Fail 19 Nov 2019 98,106 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front lower arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front lower outer sill heavily corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked /perished in the tread & sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides rear shock absorbers have limited bumping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 89,622 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

n/s sill damaged

o/s/ and n/s/ sill to floors rusting

o/s/f and n/s/f brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,931 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs corroding on inner face

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting corroded away from exhaust

sat nav holder removed from screen prior to test

Fail 4 Aug 2017 83,931 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs corroding on inner face

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting corroded away from exhaust

sat nav holder removed from screen prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 27 Jul 2016 74,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 68,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 63,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 56,849 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 43,914 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,999 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,904 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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AP06 OTS is a 2006 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 69,286 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 AP06 OTS, 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 20 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP06 OTS is a 2006 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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