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X477 CLD

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,011 mi
Last recorded116,011 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX477 CLD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 116,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

rear sub fram corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 115,855 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 115,855 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 114,895 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosin to offside rear outer body sill

Fail 18 Oct 2023 114,895 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosin to offside rear outer body sill

Pass 18 Oct 2022 112,976 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosin to offside rear outer body sill

Pass 18 Nov 2021 111,476 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside rear outer body sill

Pass 29 Sep 2020 109,630 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 109,630 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 108,099 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 106,541 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 106,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,389 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 104,356 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 104,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 102,765 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 102,765 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 100,346 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 100,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,154 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 96,555 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,184 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 81,095 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,095 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 72,646 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 72,646 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,676 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 53,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,709 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,611 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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X477 CLD is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X477 CLD, 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 X477 CLD registered?

X477 CLD is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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