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T272 AKN

1999 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,832 mi
Last recorded83,832 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT272 AKN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 83,832 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 75,414 miles

Oil leak From engine ()

Rear brake imbalance is high

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components.

Fail 16 Dec 2017 75,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Lower balljoint broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

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)

Oil leak From engine ()

Rear brake imbalance is high

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components.

Pass 10 Dec 2016 66,380 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,162 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 56,929 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,055 miles

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

reserve travel on handbrake a little high

Fail 10 Jan 2014 46,772 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,772 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,618 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 44,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,195 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror is damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2012 42,195 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror is damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2011 39,465 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,980 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 30,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,713 miles

nearside mirror glass insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2008 29,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror glass insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,437 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2006 25,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2006 25,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T272 AKN is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T272 AKN, 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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T272 AKN is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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