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X685 HCR

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,986 mi
Last recorded91,986 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX685 HCR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 91,986 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 91,986 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,393 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 82,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 66,475 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 66,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,732 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 54,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,991 miles

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

slight knock from steering column universal joint

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,163 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,120 miles

slight distortion to both rear tires noted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,884 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,902 miles

both front tyres wearing low

slight play in lower steering column universal joint

Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,333 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,332 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 29,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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X685 HCR is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X685 HCR, 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 X685 HCR registered?

X685 HCR is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is X685 HCR safe to buy?

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