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MAZ 323

1999 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,226 mi
Last recorded88,226 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 323
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 88,226 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 88,080 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 82,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,376 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 75,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,345 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,422 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 59,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

engine rattle

rear no plate becoming hard to read, hand brake travel high

Fail 26 Jun 2007 54,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

rear no.plate becoming illegable, engine sump corroded and leaking, hand brake travel very high

Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,882 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 43,882 miles

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

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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MAZ 323 is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MAZ 323, 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 MAZ 323 registered?

MAZ 323 is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is MAZ 323 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 323 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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