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X598 TSM

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,353 mi
Last recorded69,353 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX598 TSM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 69,353 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 69,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 66,165 miles

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

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)

front and rear number plates starting to de laminate

front suspension wishbones rear bushes starting to perish

metal brake pipes starting to corrode throughout car

nearside front anti rollbar link pin worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

nearside rear anti rollbar link pin worn

offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

rear suspension arms corroded

smell of petrol under car but no sign of leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,165 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates starting to de laminate

front suspension wishbones rear bushes starting to perish

metal brake pipes starting to corrode throughout car

nearside front anti rollbar link pin worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges of tread

nearside rear anti rollbar link pin worn

offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread

rear suspension arms corroded

smell of petrol under car but no sign of leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,665 miles

front and rear number plates starting to de laminate

metal brake pipes at rear of car corroded

nearside and offside front shockers damp

nearside and offside front wishbones rear bushes perished

slight wear on nearside front anti rollbar link pin

Fail 1 Mar 2014 62,665 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to de laminate

metal brake pipes at rear of car corroded

nearside and offside front shockers damp

nearside and offside front wishbones rear bushes perished

slight wear on nearside front anti rollbar link pin

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,411 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 59,405 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn below limit outwith center 3/4 of tread

offside front tyre worn below limit outwith center 3/4 of tread

Fail 18 Feb 2012 55,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers door lock rod stiff

front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside wiper rubber perished and starting to split

rear numberplate starting to de laminate

Pass 18 Feb 2012 55,448 miles

drivers door lock rod stiff

front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside wiper rubber perished and starting to split

rear numberplate starting to de laminate

Fail 19 Feb 2011 52,365 miles

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

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Feb 2011 52,365 miles

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,174 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

O/s/f wiper torn at edge.

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

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

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

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

Suspect front pads getting low.

Pass 28 Feb 2009 46,320 miles

N/s/f brake disc slightly corroded.

Rear tyres slightly feathering on edges,also on 3mm.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,493 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,456 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2007 38,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,845 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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X598 TSM is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X598 TSM, 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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X598 TSM is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 February 2001.

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