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T257 AVN

1999 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,753 mi
Last recorded57,753 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 AVN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2014 57,753 miles

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside engine mounting point corroded

offside rear 1/4 panel corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 56,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

STRONG ADVISE nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

STRONG ADVISE offside rear wheel arch is corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 55,113 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 55,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 53,602 miles

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

grease on all brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,439 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,113 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,892 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,621 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 44,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,265 miles

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

strongly advise nearside rear tyre stepping

Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,881 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

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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T257 AVN is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T257 AVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T257 AVN registered?

T257 AVN is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T257 AVN safe to buy?

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