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Y118 JNL

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,644 mi
Last recorded70,644 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 JNL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,644 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 70,459 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension components heavily corroded

high front brake imbalance

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked/perished

sump pan corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,599 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 59,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 58,585 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall damaged but not showing inner cords

Pass 24 Nov 2007 46,732 miles

all 4 drop links have very slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2006 34,348 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 30,119 miles

rear tyre walls cracked slightly

surface corrosion on suspension

Fail 2 Dec 2005 30,190 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

small cracks on walls of nearside front tyre

surface corrosion on suspension

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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Y118 JNL is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y118 JNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y118 JNL registered?

Y118 JNL is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 2001.

Is Y118 JNL safe to buy?

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