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Y138 FEF

2001 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,981 mi
Last recorded89,981 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 FEF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2017 89,981 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion ARCH (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion ARCH (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,818 miles

General cosmetic corrosion over much of the vehicle underside

Fail 24 Oct 2016 83,815 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe to rear hub bushes deteriorated on both sides. (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

General cosmetic corrosion over much of the vehicle underside

Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,889 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 7 Oct 2015 72,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,199 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 59,387 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,388 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 49,957 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,984 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,541 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 22,482 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
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Y138 FEF is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y138 FEF, 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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Y138 FEF is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 August 2001.

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