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X475 JDW

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

96,931 mi
Last recorded96,931 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX475 JDW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 96,931 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 96,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,035 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 93,035 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 89,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 89,790 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,991 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak - suspect metal pipe across front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 85,984 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill panel inside wheel arch - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill panel inside wheel arch - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel - Marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak - suspect metal pipe across front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,091 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on the edges & n/s is close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sill panels are corroding & only just acceptable for the mot.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,572 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion in various places.

There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the front shock absorbers.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,870 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Pass 9 Oct 2018 69,739 miles

Corrosion starting in various places.

Covers preventing access to some components.

Sump is corroded & starting to leak.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,730 miles

O/s rear lower suspension bush perishing

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

engine sump corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2017 64,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

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

O/s rear lower suspension bush perishing

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

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

engine sump corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,306 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

Engine sump heavily corroded

Exhaust system corroded

N/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2016 59,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

Engine sump heavily corroded

Exhaust system corroded

N/s rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 53,196 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 47,415 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 43,268 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 41,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,092 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,952 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 37,461 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 37,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,952 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 34,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,105 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 33,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,000 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,839 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 25,228 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
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X475 JDW is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 X475 JDW, 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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X475 JDW is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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