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T149 YAW

1999 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,419 mi
Last recorded152,419 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT149 YAW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 152,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member,, recommend attention (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level, brake light (1.2.1b)

n/s/r outer sill panel, coated in underseal

Fail 10 Jul 2017 152,305 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis member,, recommend attention (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s rear inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level, brake light (1.2.1b)

engine oil level, 1/2 between max and min

n/s/r outer sill panel, coated in underseal

Pass 8 Jul 2016 141,555 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 141,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 135,934 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 135,934 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 132,039 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 127,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 122,487 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 115,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 107,671 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 100,172 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 91,934 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 91,934 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 81,440 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 71,629 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 62,106 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2005 62,106 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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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T149 YAW is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel 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 T149 YAW, 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 YAW is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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