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Y149 CEY

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,622 mi
Last recorded41,622 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 CEY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 41,622 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

road wheeles in rusty condition

Pass 28 Nov 2018 41,247 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Detirated

front and rear suspension in rusty cond

Pass 22 Nov 2017 40,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,877 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 37,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 36,005 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bottom ball joint nut in rusty condiction

Pass 22 Nov 2013 35,093 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,515 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,163 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 30,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 28,347 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 24,466 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,034 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres cracked.

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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Y149 CEY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y149 CEY, 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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Y149 CEY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 June 2001.

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