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X998 VAO

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,248 mi
Last recorded102,248 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 VAO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 102,248 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 102,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,715 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 99,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,130 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge/some cracking/cut sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2014 87,229 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front number plate discolouring.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jun 2014 87,229 miles

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front number plate discolouring.

Offside front and nearside front brake pipes corroding.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,497 miles

nsr drop link play in ball joint, osf tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,432 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Suspension arms and links and rear subframe have heavy surface corrosion

floors, inner sills, boot floor and rear chassis sections have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2012 59,432 miles

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

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

Exhaust rusty

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arms and links and rear subframe have heavy surface corrosion

floors, inner sills, boot floor and rear chassis sections have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,801 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,116 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 22,241 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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X998 VAO is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc 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 X998 VAO, 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 X998 VAO registered?

X998 VAO is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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