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X889 XAU

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,833 mi
Last recorded112,833 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX889 XAU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 112,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Fail 7 Aug 2014 112,833 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,704 miles

front and rear suspension are corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

small hole in offside rear outer sill, the sill is stil structurally adaquate

sump corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 105,660 miles

few marks on windscreen none to excess

near side rear tyre heavily perished and outer side wall appears to be damaged

numerous areas of corrosion including rear subframe and strut tops and few areas on under side

off side rear outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 105,660 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

few marks on windscreen none to excess

near side rear tyre heavily perished and outer side wall appears to be damaged

numerous areas of corrosion including rear subframe and strut tops and few areas on under side

off side rear outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 102,213 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 102,213 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,154 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 98,152 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 88,053 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 88,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 81,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 81,995 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,421 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 55,421 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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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X889 XAU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X889 XAU, 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 X889 XAU registered?

X889 XAU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 January 2001.

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