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Y106 SCR

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,411 mi
Last recorded72,411 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 SCR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 72,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,928 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 71,466 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion at n/s/r of sill

Pass 6 Feb 2023 70,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 70,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,740 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2021 69,740 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,978 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 68,978 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,081 miles

Engine has oil leak

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,938 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 62,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,625 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,371 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 54,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 51,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,740 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,077 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 49,077 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 46,567 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,196 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,696 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 35,981 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2006 26,504 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y106 SCR is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y106 SCR, 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 Y106 SCR registered?

Y106 SCR is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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