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T153 TDV

1999 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,441 mi
Last recorded108,441 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 TDV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,441 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front 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)

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Mar 2017 108,441 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front 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)

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Feb 2017 107,786 miles

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 May 2015 99,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

offside rear tie bar bush perishing.

offside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge passes due to raised tread pattern.

offside wiper blade deteriorating.

slight travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Fail 21 May 2015 99,979 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

offside rear tie bar bush perishing.

offside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge passes due to raised tread pattern.

offside wiper blade deteriorating.

slight travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 89,488 miles

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

Offside 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)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 89,488 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 82,231 miles

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

movement both rear antiroll bar links.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 82,231 miles

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

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

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

movement both rear antiroll bar links.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,677 miles

intake hose split.

nearside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge close to wear limit.

slight movement both rear antiroll bar links.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 74,671 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

intake hose split.

nearside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge close to wear limit.

slight movement both rear antiroll bar links.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,996 miles

front brake pads on wear limit.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight movement in nearside rear antiroll bar link.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Fail 28 Feb 2011 64,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads on wear limit.

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

slight movement in nearside rear antiroll bar link.

travel/freeplay in parking brake lever.

Fail 5 May 2010 60,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting thin.

Pass 5 May 2010 60,853 miles

front brake pads getting thin.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,349 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre tread wear uneven

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,864 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 46,137 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 46,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Mar 2006 41,353 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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T153 TDV is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T153 TDV, 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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T153 TDV is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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