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DLZ 8746

1999 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,350 mi
Last recorded142,350 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 8746
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 142,350 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 142,327 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2011 140,069 miles

General surface corrosion on chassis and subframes.

Oil leak

Rear number plate deteriorated

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Nov 2011 140,069 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

General surface corrosion on chassis and subframes.

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 136,161 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2010 136,161 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 131,573 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 131,573 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 117,738 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 105,155 miles

General under body surface corrosion.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear shock absorbers noisey in opperation.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 91,467 miles

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

Due to the design of the vehicle not all of the brake pipes can be tested.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 91,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Due to the design fo the vehicle, not all of the brake pipes are clearly visable.

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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DLZ 8746 is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DLZ 8746, 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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What year was DLZ 8746 registered?

DLZ 8746 is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is DLZ 8746 safe to buy?

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