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X448 XNU

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,628 mi
Last recorded67,628 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX448 XNU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,628 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch to sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 67,221 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 67,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x3 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,775 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure Held in by tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 main suspension arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes cracks developing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 66,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Near side rear inner wing holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Off side sill and inner wing holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure Held in by tape (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 main suspension arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes cracks developing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,082 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 65,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 63,097 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 63,097 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,009 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slight

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

Front exhaust bracket broken still supported

Nearside Front tyre sidewqall damaged

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 58,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 58,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,068 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

exhaust rusted at rear silencer joint

front brake discs inner faces rusted

n/s/f seat belt stalk taped up still working correctly

small crack on the n/s/r light lens not affecting any light operation

Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,939 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty

sticky wrapped around nsf seat belt locking mechanism working ok when tested

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 45,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 40,784 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,000 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,643 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,481 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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X448 XNU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X448 XNU, 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 X448 XNU registered?

X448 XNU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 February 2001.

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