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X352 VWR

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

114,253 mi
Last recorded114,253 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX352 VWR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 114,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,960 miles

Exhaust heat shield corroded

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Under body showing signs of corrosion

hand brake travel high

Fail 26 Jun 2014 106,853 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust heat shield corroded

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Under body showing signs of corrosion

hand brake travel high

Pass 22 Jul 2013 97,673 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 97,673 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 93,223 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 93,223 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust correded

sticker

Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,570 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 87,570 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 82,128 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 82,127 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs poor on insides

front offside tyre thin

rear nearside tyre thin

Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,324 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 69,324 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,550 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,213 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 32,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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X352 VWR is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X352 VWR, 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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X352 VWR is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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