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S561 VEL

1999 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

150,593 mi
Last recorded150,593 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 VEL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 150,593 miles

Nearside Mirror loose

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 150,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Mirror loose

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 146,632 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 146,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 142,639 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 142,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 140,410 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 140,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 138,062 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to OSF inner wing but is not within a prescribed area

Fail 17 Feb 2014 138,062 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to OSF inner wing but is not within a prescribed area

Pass 12 Feb 2013 135,379 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

damage to NSF door

Pass 9 Feb 2012 132,807 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

n/s/f door damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2012 132,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

n/s/f door damaged

n/s/r tyre mishaped slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2011 130,539 miles

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

NSF linkarm rubber split

NSF wiper split but still clears screen

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

damage to NSF door

Fail 8 Feb 2011 130,538 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

NSF linkarm rubber split

NSF wiper split but still clears screen

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

damage to NSF door

Pass 10 Feb 2010 128,188 miles

Advise NSF brake hose not properly secure

Advise NSF tyre has a cut in sidewall but is not deep enough to reach cords

Advise both front anti roll bar linkarm rubber covers split

Advise front number plate not properly secure on one side but is secure on other side

Damage to NSF door

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 128,107 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise NSF brake hose not properly secure

Advise NSF tyre has a cut in sidewall but is not deep enough to reach cords

Advise both front anti roll bar linkarm rubber covers split

Advise couldnt properly inspect wipers to make sure they clear screen as washers are not working

Advise front number plate not properly secure on one side but is secure on other side

Damage to NSF door

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 125,372 miles

Oil leak

damage to ns of car

Fail 23 Jan 2009 125,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

damage to ns of car

Pass 24 Jan 2008 121,964 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 121,963 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 118,499 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 115,162 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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S561 VEL is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S561 VEL, 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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S561 VEL is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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