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Y162 SBE

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,003 mi
Last recorded68,003 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 SBE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items ,

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both sills corroded at rear,

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 68,003 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, (1.1.11 (c))

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items ,

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both sills corroded at rear,

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 61,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Down pipe mounting clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, rear bushes perished. Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam. ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 53,239 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 53,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 52,045 miles

1)Nearside rear wheel arch corroding.(2)Offside rear lamp lens damaged.(3)Both rear tyres sidewalls minor surface cracking.(4)Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured minor (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 52,045 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

1)Nearside rear wheel arch corroding.(2)Offside rear lamp lens damaged.(3)Both rear tyres sidewalls minor surface cracking.(4)Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured minor (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 50,986 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured minor (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres sidewalls slight surface cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2016 49,028 miles

Rear nearside and offside tyres sidewalls slight surface cracking.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 49,028 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake light bind detected when rotated by hand

Rear nearside and offside tyres sidewalls slight surface cracking.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,319 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 45,450 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 45,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,672 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner 3mm.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,399 miles

1.All tyres sidewalls slight surafce cracking.2.Nearside front tyre 2-3mm wearing edges.3.Offside front tyre wearing inner edge 3mm.

Offside front steering inner tie rod very slight wear/play.

Offside rear tyre has metal object stuck in between tread.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,535 miles

1.Front brake discs corroded round edges. 2.All tyres very slight surface cracking on sidewalls. 3.Offside front inner steering rack tie rod slight wear/play.

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,973 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split. 2.Front brake discs corroded round edge. 3.All tyres side walls slight cracking.

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres side walss starting to crack very slightly. rear exhaust at joint corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,159 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,849 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,227 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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Y162 SBE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y162 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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Y162 SBE is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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