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S170 CUY

1999 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,752 mi
Last recorded135,752 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 CUY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 135,752 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake slightly long travel

Fail 25 Oct 2019 135,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake slightly long travel

Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 126,234 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion by o/s engine mount

Pass 8 Mar 2017 118,856 miles

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside sill slightly corroded

child seat fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2017 118,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside sill slightly corroded

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 111,160 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 102,790 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 102,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 93,015 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 81,312 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 71,072 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,573 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,256 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,297 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 43,297 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,661 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,641 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,889 miles

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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S170 CUY is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 S170 CUY, 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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S170 CUY is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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