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M50 BOC

1999 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,425 mi
Last recorded117,425 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 BOC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 117,425 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2013 117,425 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 117,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 117,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 116,260 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 116,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 115,722 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 115,209 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 114,649 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 114,649 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2007 114,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 15 Sep 2006 97,869 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 79,937 miles

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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M50 BOC is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M50 BOC, 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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M50 BOC is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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