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T214 MTW

1999 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,398 mi
Last recorded195,398 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT214 MTW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 195,398 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheelarch

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear lower arm bushes (8) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 195,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheelarch

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear lower arm bushes (8) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 187,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill / wheelarch rusted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure next to fuel tank

Fail 8 Mar 2019 187,285 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill / wheelarch rusted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust heat shield insecure next to fuel tank

Pass 12 Mar 2018 175,688 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 175,678 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 167,891 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 167,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 158,821 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 158,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 147,502 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 147,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 134,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 134,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 123,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 111,705 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 103,788 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,050 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 99,050 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 94,553 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 94,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 88,258 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 88,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 78,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 69,961 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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T214 MTW is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T214 MTW, 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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T214 MTW is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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