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X197 OJW

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,018 mi
Last recorded92,018 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 OJW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,018 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,665 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,828 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 79,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,145 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,606 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,014 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,784 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 40,450 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,146 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 19 Nov 2007 26,146 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,996 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 18,665 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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X197 OJW is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X197 OJW, 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 X197 OJW registered?

X197 OJW is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X197 OJW safe to buy?

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