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L33 APL

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,695 mi
Last recorded90,695 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 APL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2015 90,695 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

nearside inner sill and floor pan corroded and weak

offside front inner wheel arch/engine mount area corroded and weak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,368 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front floors and front subframe and lower suspension arms corroding

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

corrosion to rear inner sill/rear chassis legs

exhaust deteriorating

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

welding repairs undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2014 77,304 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front floors and front subframe and lower suspension arms corroding

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

corrosion to rear inner sill/rear chassis legs

exhaust deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,031 miles

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

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

both sides inner sills corroded

offside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls splitting but not exposing cords

Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,163 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,757 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 63,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,134 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear could not fully check adult seatbelt

Pass 25 Jun 2009 59,158 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 44,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

age cracks on side walls of both rear tyres

Fail 5 Dec 2005 29,470 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

off side front wiper rubber split but still clearing screen

Pass 5 Dec 2005 29,470 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

off side front wiper rubber split but still clearing screen

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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L33 APL is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L33 APL, 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 L33 APL registered?

L33 APL is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is L33 APL safe to buy?

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