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X543 YRA

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,940 mi
Last recorded101,940 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 YRA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 101,940 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 99,197 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 96,357 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 93,901 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 93,887 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 87,519 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both aim just pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 87,512 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both aim just pass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 77,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 75,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2020 75,052 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 72,965 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 71,252 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 71,200 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,400 miles

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 68,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Coolant leak RADIATOR ()

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,072 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,050 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,785 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 54,390 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,436 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,957 miles

front pads low and discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,782 miles

excess travel on handbrake lever

Fail 14 Feb 2009 39,752 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

excess travel on handbrake lever

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

excess travel on handbrake

Fail 18 Feb 2008 36,061 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

excess travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,996 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 28,419 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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X543 YRA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X543 YRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X543 YRA registered?

X543 YRA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 February 2001.

Is X543 YRA safe to buy?

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