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Y146 WBJ

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,780 mi
Last recorded99,780 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 WBJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 99,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 95,436 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 93,130 miles

centre exhaust heavily corroded

nearside rear shockabsorber boot split

rear suspension bushes aged

Fail 30 Aug 2017 93,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leaking beyond base of unit indicating failed seal (2.7.3)

centre exhaust heavily corroded

nearside rear shockabsorber boot split

rear suspension bushes aged

Pass 8 Sep 2016 88,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,122 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 78,043 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,657 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,213 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,417 miles

front discs corroded

front pads getting low!

front tyres 3.0 mm

stone chip screen outside zone a but swept area less than 40 mm

Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,937 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 47,772 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 43,392 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 40,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,258 miles

(1) N/S/R tyre cracked and perished on it's sidewall.

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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Y146 WBJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y146 WBJ, 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 Y146 WBJ registered?

Y146 WBJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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