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T172 MEY

1999 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,544 mi
Last recorded113,544 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 MEY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2017 113,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,721 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint play in both front anti roll bar linkages (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre heavily perished

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all four swing arm bushes split

n/s/r tyre perrished

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2014 89,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2012 72,190 miles

General corrosion to rear subframe and components

Small chips on windscreen

Small nail in centre of o/s/r tyre

Some corrosion to front crossmember

Some corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

Pass 20 May 2011 70,147 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and components

All shock absorber boots deteriorated

Centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Oil weap from n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 19 May 2010 66,535 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating. O/s/r tyre dangerous

Some corrosion to subframe and components

Pass 12 May 2009 64,428 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)

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded no leaks

stone chips front screen

Pass 16 May 2008 61,871 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded at rear joint

Nsf tyre worn close to limits

Pass 22 May 2007 58,523 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 54,864 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 54,857 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 54,751 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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T172 MEY is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T172 MEY, 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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T172 MEY is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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