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X608 TSM

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,899 mi
Last recorded115,899 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX608 TSM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2018 115,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive .55% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended most of suspension bush's deteriorated with age (2.4.F.3)

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

front suspension strut tops slightly noisy in lock to lock

Pass 25 Jan 2017 113,374 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 113,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.55% (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,267 miles

slight play in steering rack end

Fail 22 Jan 2016 107,077 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front link arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack end

Pass 29 Jan 2015 100,929 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill weak with corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2015 100,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill weak with corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,909 miles

drivers seat belt buckle fastner loose but locks ok

slight play in rear anti roll bar ball joints

Fail 17 Jan 2014 91,855 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,515 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 80,673 miles

Both front wipers worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,673 miles

Both front wipers worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2011 76,550 miles

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

o/s/front seat belt buckle loose when locked in

Fail 31 Jan 2011 76,531 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 76,393 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 71,578 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 65,624 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 59,828 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 50,982 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 50,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 43,024 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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X608 TSM is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X608 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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X608 TSM is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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