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Y152 SBE

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,026 mi
Last recorded61,026 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 SBE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,026 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 48,929 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 39,289 miles

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 39,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 9 Feb 2011 29,935 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 29,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/s/f wiper split but clearing screen

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,883 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,020 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 24,374 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 21,152 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 18,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 18,522 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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Y152 SBE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y152 SBE, 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 Y152 SBE registered?

Y152 SBE is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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