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T149 VBL

1999 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

143,483 mi
Last recorded143,483 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 VBL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 143,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 143,483 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 140,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 140,370 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 137,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 137,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Engine bay next engine mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 132,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 128,998 miles

General underside corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 128,994 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre to rear joint major leak. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underside corrosion.

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Very poor performance from both rear brake calipers on both parking and service brakes.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 123,293 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted preventing adult seat/belt inspection

front exhaust support loose.rear support missing . rear coupling very corroded(STRONG ADVISORY)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 123,293 miles

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)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted preventing adult seat/belt inspection

front exhaust support loose.rear support missing . rear coupling very corroded(STRONG ADVISORY)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 111,555 miles

Rear exhaust coupling corroded and front clamp loose

child seat fitted preventing adult seat/belt inspection

Fail 8 Jun 2016 111,555 miles

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

Rear exhaust coupling corroded and front clamp loose

child seat fitted preventing adult seat/belt inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,183 miles

front exhaust clamp loose

rear exhaust coupling very corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 105,183 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front exhaust clamp loose

rear exhaust coupling very corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 102,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,551 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 99,251 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust corroded.o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Jun 2013 99,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre/rear exhaust corroded.o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,384 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 95,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 91,899 miles

24 % imbalance in front brakes

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 90,323 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,473 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 86,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 80,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 73,882 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 73,882 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 64,439 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T149 VBL is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 T149 VBL, 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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T149 VBL is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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