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T131 RDS

1999 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,989 mi
Last recorded61,989 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT131 RDS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,989 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 61,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 69,302 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 69,302 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,579 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 59,579 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 57,526 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 55,078 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)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 55,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,037 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 52,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,071 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 45,935 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,903 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,563 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,948 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,887 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 27,642 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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T131 RDS is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T131 RDS, 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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T131 RDS is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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