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X381 OBP

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,770 mi
Last recorded85,770 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX381 OBP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,770 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 85,770 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2015 75,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 75,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 75,190 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,886 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 74,883 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,468 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,050 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,791 miles

movement in nearside rear antiroll bar link.

movement in offside front antiroll bar link.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 63,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

movement in nearside rear antiroll bar link.

movement in offside front antiroll bar link.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,695 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 60,695 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,274 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,043 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 53,161 miles

slight movement in nearside front antiroll bar link arm.

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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X381 OBP is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X381 OBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X381 OBP registered?

X381 OBP is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X381 OBP safe to buy?

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