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Y159 RRA

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,159 mi
Last recorded40,159 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 RRA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 40,159 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 38,429 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 38,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2018 37,834 miles

light misting of oil around both front struts

rear of both inner and outer sills corroding

suspension components corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2018 37,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

light misting of oil around both front struts

rear of both inner and outer sills corroding

suspension components corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,457 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 37,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 35,789 miles

corrosion to various suspension components

corrosion to vehcile under body

corrosion to vehicle under body

corrosion to wings & wheel arches

exhaust system corroded

vehcile under body & steering/suspension components covered in under seal

Fail 29 May 2015 35,789 miles

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

corrosion to various suspension components

corrosion to vehcile under body

corrosion to vehicle under body

corrosion to wings & wheel arches

exhaust system corroded

vehcile under body & steering/suspension components covered in under seal

Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,967 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

inner sills and floor pans showing signs of corrosion

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2014 33,967 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)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

inner sills and floor pans showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r tread depth low wearing inner and outer edge

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,212 miles

both front tread depths low

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

various marks and scratches vehicle and alooys corrosion forming on wheel arches

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,382 miles

front brake discs corroded

under body corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 30,382 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear link pin boots perished

under body corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 26,091 miles

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

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

all anti roll bar linkage rubber boots deteriated

Pass 4 Jun 2009 23,535 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,330 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,241 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 17,248 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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Y159 RRA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y159 RRA, 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 Y159 RRA registered?

Y159 RRA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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