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X394 MBE

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,141 mi
Last recorded100,141 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX394 MBE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 100,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body has corrosion

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside non-obligatory wing mirror deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight leak of exhaust gases

slight oil leak

structure has corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2019 100,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body has corrosion

nearside front brake pipe slight corrosion

nearside non-obligatory wing mirror deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight leak of exhaust gases

slight oil leak

structure has corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2018 87,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2018 87,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,245 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 71,245 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 69,128 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,641 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 66,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 63,656 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,828 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise - both rear tyres slightly out of shape

advise - quite deep cuts o outer sidewall nearside front tyre

advise - wipers are changed

Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,609 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 54,608 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 51,277 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise - front brakepads quite low

Pass 16 Dec 2008 47,468 miles

advise - front pads quite low

advise - offside rear indicator little white

Pass 11 Jan 2008 43,449 miles

advise - slight play in front rollbar links

Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,153 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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X394 MBE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X394 MBE, 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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X394 MBE is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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