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T181 BBK

1999 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,932 mi
Last recorded61,932 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 BBK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,932 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

n/s front indicator misaligned

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 57,650 miles

Nearside front tyre side wall damage

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,794 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,364 miles

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

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

both front shock gattors deteriorated

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Feb 2014 53,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

both front shock gattors deteriorated

both front wipers split

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,297 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on side wall not exposing cords

Fail 23 Feb 2012 50,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,894 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,737 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,941 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,917 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,058 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,465 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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T181 BBK is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T181 BBK, 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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What year was T181 BBK registered?

T181 BBK is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T181 BBK safe to buy?

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