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BKZ 3359

1999 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,973 mi
Last recorded99,973 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 3359
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2020 99,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch / closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak bottom rad hose / level low ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damage

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 96,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 96,224 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 93,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 93,271 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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 Upper 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,179 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 89,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output replace (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 85,853 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system rusting

Pass 11 Dec 2013 83,436 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

sump leaking oil

Pass 31 Dec 2012 79,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 79,317 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both n/s and o/s front shock absorber gaiters split

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/ sill damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2011 74,677 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/ sill damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2010 69,420 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 64,715 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 64,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 59,410 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,224 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 56,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear exshaust corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 45,460 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2006 45,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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BKZ 3359 is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 76,901 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 BKZ 3359, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BKZ 3359 is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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