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X356 PTW

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,990 mi
Last recorded109,990 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 PTW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 109,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 109,990 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 109,941 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both inner and outer sill panels corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2021 108,916 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 108,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 107,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 107,310 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 105,861 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/f indicator damaged

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 105,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/f indicator damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - stepped tread

rear brake discs becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,337 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges - stepped tread

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

minor leak from front PAS pipe

n/s wiper split

o/s/r outer brake pad worn very thin

various suspension componants becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 104,334 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges - stepped tread

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

minor leak from front PAS pipe

n/s wiper split

o/s/r outer brake pad worn very thin

various suspension componants becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 103,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust becoming corroded

o/s/r brake pad wearing thin

various suspension componants becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 103,292 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust becoming corroded

o/s/r brake pad wearing thin

various suspension componants becoming corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 103,048 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,466 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 101,356 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,073 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 99,215 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 95,164 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 90,561 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 90,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 86,463 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,571 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 76,515 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,782 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 71,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 69,061 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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X356 PTW is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X356 PTW, 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 X356 PTW registered?

X356 PTW is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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