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X127 KYS

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,218 mi
Last recorded132,218 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX127 KYS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 132,218 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 132,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear exhaust mounting metal bracket corroded and insecure.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 125,316 miles

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

chip to windscreen

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside rear outer sill to outer wheel arch corroded

nearside wing mirror repaired with tape

offside rear outer to sill to outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2012 125,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

chip to windscreen

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside rear outer sill to outer wheel arch corroded

nearside wing mirror repaired with tape

offside rear outer to sill to outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 118,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside 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)

damage to nearside rear

nearside door mirror slightly loose

Fail 10 Jan 2011 118,904 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside 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)

damage to nearside rear

nearside door mirror slightly loose

Pass 14 Jan 2010 112,877 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres perished.

nearside front indicator lens damaged.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 112,877 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres perished.

nearside front indicator lens damaged.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 103,405 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 103,335 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2008 95,799 miles

see original failiure documents

Fail 24 Jan 2008 95,767 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

N/S/F indicator lense protector is broken

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 85,570 miles

refur to advises on test no 553690737081

Fail 30 Jan 2007 85,562 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front coil springs corroded

damage to front bumper † †damage to n/s/f indiactor lens † †front pads getting low † †centre exhaust joint corroded † †damage to corner of front number plate

Pass 20 Jan 2006 68,600 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 68,597 miles

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

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

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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X127 KYS is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,232 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 X127 KYS, 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 25 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X127 KYS is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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