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X196 NAW

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,452 mi
Last recorded92,452 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 NAW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2016 92,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 89,670 miles

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

chip in window

Fail 16 Nov 2015 89,670 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

chip in window

Pass 3 Jan 2015 82,455 miles

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

NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

REAR SEAT BELTS NO TESTED DUE TO REAR SEATS MISSING

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

SLIGHT CORROSION AROUND REAR SILLS AND JACKING POINTS

SLIGHT CORROSION OSR WHEEL ARCH

Fail 13 Dec 2014 81,853 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

exhaust centre section to back box, flange degraded, no blow at this time

front brake discs corroded on inner face

light corrosion on both rear sills / jacking points

light corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,390 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 70,468 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 70,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 63,761 miles

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

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall, but no cords exposed

offside rear brake slightly binding

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 6 Dec 2010 59,330 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 55,653 miles

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

hand brake high

offside front tyre wearing on inner part of tread

Pass 5 May 2009 49,178 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear wheel sticking slightly

Pass 6 May 2008 40,992 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 34,174 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 27,871 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 27,064 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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X196 NAW is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 X196 NAW, 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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What year was X196 NAW registered?

X196 NAW is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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