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X741 PVW

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

181,834 mi
Last recorded181,834 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX741 PVW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2017 181,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 178,699 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 178,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 171,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 158,753 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 144,778 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 144,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 132,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner

Fail 24 Apr 2012 131,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner

Pass 12 Apr 2011 117,454 miles

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

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

centre rear seat belt removed

Fail 5 Apr 2011 117,441 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 104,323 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 90,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight movement handbrake

Fail 14 Apr 2009 90,503 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight movement handbrake

Pass 15 Apr 2008 76,434 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 62,388 miles

same advisories as test no834577007164

Fail 17 Apr 2007 62,228 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight marking on rear number plate

Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,867 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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X741 PVW is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 X741 PVW, 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 X741 PVW registered?

X741 PVW is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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