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Y143 EDU

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,612 mi
Last recorded91,612 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 EDU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chassis rusty under car

exhaust system rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2019 91,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

chassis rusty under car

exhaust system rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2018 91,035 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cut on outer wall

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 88,963 miles

Exh system very rusty

Small cut NSR tyre outer wall

Fail 10 Mar 2017 88,963 miles

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

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

Exh system very rusty

Small cut NSR tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,175 miles

Nearside Inner sill rusty

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner sill rusty

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (2.4.A.3)

engine sump very rusty

radiator fins very rusty

vehicle underside very rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,106 miles

All rear suspension bushes slightly cracked

Chassis underside rusty

Exhaust system rusty

Front indicator bulbs slightly dis-coloured

Fail 10 Oct 2014 81,106 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All rear suspension bushes slightly cracked

Chassis underside rusty

Exhaust system rusty

Front indicator bulbs slightly dis-coloured

Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,180 miles

both front tyres are on the limit of 1.6mm

exhaust system is rusty

front tryes are wearing on the edges more so the inner's

radiator fins are deteriorated

surface corrosion both inner and outer sills

Fail 18 Oct 2013 76,180 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are on the limit of 1.6mm

exhaust system is rusty

front tryes are wearing on the edges more so the inner's

nail in nearside rear tyre

radiator fins are deteriorated

surface corrosion both inner and outer sills

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,062 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,964 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system rusty

radiator fins corroded and poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,782 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,622 miles

n/s wiper split

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall worn

radiator cooling fins poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2009 58,622 miles

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm inner edge

o/s/r tyre wall worn

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

n/s wiper split

radiator cooling fins poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,442 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,612 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 45,084 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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Y143 EDU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y143 EDU, 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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Y143 EDU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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