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T165 PKM

1999 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

75,302 mi
Last recorded75,302 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 PKM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,302 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL HOSES , (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES / IN WHEEL ARCHES. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side / heavily corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CHASSIS BADLY CORRODED, INNER REAR SILLS BOTH SIDES , OUTER SILLS AND WHEEL ARCHES. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy corrosion in all wheel arches / by top mounts.

heavy corrosion to rear suspension components.

Fail 29 Jun 2022 75,302 miles

Brake performance not tested OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE LEAKING. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both sides / offside leaking badly. DANGEROUS CANNOT BE DRIVEN. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL HOSES , (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES / IN WHEEL ARCHES. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CHASSIS BADLY CORRODED, INNER REAR SILLS BOTH SIDES , OUTER SILLS AND WHEEL ARCHES. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavy corrosion to rear suspension components.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 73,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear, both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded, non-structural area.

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bushes deteriarated, both sides, top and bottom. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy underside corrosion to inner rear sills, and body ,and suspension components.

outer sills corroded by grommet's both sides.

Fail 22 Jul 2021 73,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear, both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded, non-structural area.

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link arm bushes deteriarated, both sides, top and bottom. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy underside corrosion to inner rear sills, and body ,and suspension components.

outer sills corroded by grommet's both sides.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 70,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 70,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 67,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 67,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 64,576 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail A/R/B Drop link. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail A/R/B, Drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front NSF Indicator lamp damaged causing jagged edge, Danger to pedestrians

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres aged, perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 54,875 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,712 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2013 48,712 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,867 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 45,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,556 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)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 37,548 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,956 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,766 miles

both rear tyres have light cracking

small cut in nearside rear tyre not through to cords

Fail 18 Jul 2007 28,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres have light cracking

small cut in nearside rear tyre not through to cords

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,009 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
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T165 PKM is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T165 PKM, 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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T165 PKM is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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