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X472 YCN

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,038 mi
Last recorded124,038 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX472 YCN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,038 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 123,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 121,473 miles

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

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2015 121,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 117,770 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f chassis leg slightly corroded

o/s/r chassis leg slightly corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 117,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f chassis leg slightly corroded

o/s/r chassis leg slightly corroded

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 114,740 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Pass 30 Mar 2012 112,114 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

Surface corrosion on underside

Fail 9 Mar 2012 112,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

co emmision only just met requirements at idle

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to underbody and chassis

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2011 108,003 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 109,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both front brake discs rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 105,615 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 95,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 84,287 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,778 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 45,939 miles

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

Offside Front 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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X472 YCN is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc 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 X472 YCN, 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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X472 YCN is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 January 2001.

Is X472 YCN safe to buy?

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