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X207 VMS

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,468 mi
Last recorded77,468 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX207 VMS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 77,468 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s rear outer sill corroded but not excessive

o/s rear outer sill corroded but not excessive

Fail 19 Jan 2015 77,464 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

n/s rear outer sill corroded but not excessive

o/s rear outer sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 15 Oct 2013 75,233 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,604 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r tyre low in tread

washers just reaching wind screen

Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,575 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 72,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 70,265 miles

both front roll bar links worn

both rear tyres on limit within central 3/4

both rear tyres side walls are cracking

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads appear very low , may require further examination

Fail 20 Oct 2010 70,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front roll bar links worn

both rear tyres on limit within central 3/4

both rear tyres side walls are cracking

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads appear very low , may require further examination

Pass 20 Oct 2009 63,797 miles

brake pipes to both front & both rear flexi hoses are corroding at ends

exhaust system corroded

inner sills at rear & both rear inner arches at sills are corroded

n/s/r & both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2009 63,789 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake pipes to both front & both rear flexi hoses are corroding at ends

exhaust system corroded

inner sills at rear & both rear inner arches at sills are corroded

n/s/r & both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2007 60,565 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 60,565 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,614 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 50,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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X207 VMS is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X207 VMS, 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 X207 VMS registered?

X207 VMS is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X207 VMS safe to buy?

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