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X324 PPU

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,953 mi
Last recorded124,953 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX324 PPU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 124,953 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Mar 2014 124,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid level / handbrake warning light on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 120,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 115,269 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes starting to corrode

handbrake lever requires adjustment

oil leak around sump area

rear number plate distorted

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

slight play in rear anti roll bar

Fail 2 Mar 2012 115,269 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes starting to corrode

handbrake lever requires adjustment

oil leak around sump area

rear number plate distorted

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

slight play in rear anti roll bar

Pass 21 Mar 2011 108,724 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight fluctuation on front offside footbrake application

Pass 10 Mar 2010 91,975 miles

hand brake near end of working travel

Fail 9 Mar 2010 91,973 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs rusty edges on inner faces

hand brake near end of working travle

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,336 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,061 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jan 2008 54,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,499 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 38,499 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 May 2006 36,135 miles

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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X324 PPU 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 64.3%.

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 X324 PPU, 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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X324 PPU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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