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Y157 MBU

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,377 mi
Last recorded111,377 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY157 MBU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 111,377 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 111,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side rear door dented

Pass 7 Aug 2012 104,248 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 104,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 92,913 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,572 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 91,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 78,829 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 78,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,252 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 72,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 59,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 58,171 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust flangs corroded

front brake discs are slightly worn

front exhaust bracket corroded

offside front dip head light on max low limit

offside rear anti roll bar bush slightly free play

unable to fully inspect rear supension turrets due to plastic covers fitted to boot area

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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Y157 MBU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y157 MBU, 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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Y157 MBU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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