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X343 DDC

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,261 mi
Last recorded113,261 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 DDC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2017 113,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wing (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r and o/s/r inner and outer arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r and o/s/r upper inner arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

chips in windscreen

corrosion n/s/r chassis

Pass 18 Apr 2016 109,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to fully assess welding repair o/s/f inner wing and n/s/r and o/s/r lower inner arch

Pass 3 May 2015 104,632 miles

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

advise rear suspension bushes poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2015 104,631 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advise rear suspension bushes poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,822 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 95,010 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 94,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 90,695 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 85,063 miles

o/s/f shocker slight mist of oil

Fail 28 Feb 2011 85,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/f shocker slight mist of oil

Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,412 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,063 miles

Advise o/s/f brake binding on

Advise n/s + o/s inner rear brake pipes

Advise n/s/f tyre

Advise o/s/f shocker leaking slightly

Advise o/s/f tyre

Advise o/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2009 70,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise n/s + o/s inner rear brake pipes

Advise n/s/f tyre

Advise o/s/f brake binding on

Advise o/s/f shocker leaking slightly

Advise o/s/f tyre

Advise o/s/r tyre

Pass 6 May 2008 62,954 miles

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

nearside front + nearside rear tyres have some cracking to outer side walls

Pass 23 Apr 2007 57,578 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,858 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 50,517 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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X343 DDC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X343 DDC, 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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X343 DDC is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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