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T202 SYJ

1999 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,359 mi
Last recorded127,359 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT202 SYJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 127,359 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 May 2020 127,358 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2019 121,484 miles

corrosion to vehicle

Fail 17 May 2019 121,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to vehicle

Pass 18 May 2018 113,268 miles

corrosion - n/s/f chassis rail

front exhaust clamp - corroded/loose

heavy corrosion - o/s inner wing

Pass 22 May 2017 106,755 miles

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 20 May 2017 106,754 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 27 May 2016 99,957 miles

brakes squeaking advise strip and clean

rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Fail 27 May 2016 99,955 miles

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

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

brakes squeaking advise strip and clean

rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 22 May 2015 93,368 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 87,270 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 87,270 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 81,143 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 81,046 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 May 2012 74,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light on

exhaust frontpipe clamp loose

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 May 2011 69,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play at offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 May 2010 63,035 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)

Pass 29 May 2009 55,938 miles

Offside rear tyre also cracking

Fail 28 May 2009 55,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre also cracking

Pass 29 May 2008 50,198 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 44,000 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 37,814 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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T202 SYJ is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T202 SYJ, 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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T202 SYJ is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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