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Y163 DDC

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,400 mi
Last recorded121,400 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 DDC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,400 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 121,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper copper washers leaking ? (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 107,016 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 107,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 92,133 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

variour coeeosion under side

variuios brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,548 miles

auxilary belt cracked

exhaust centre section to back box joint worn and corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2014 88,548 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

auxilary belt cracked

exhaust centre section to back box joint worn and corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,245 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

adv both rear wheel arch

adv plastic cover over sill

Fail 19 Jul 2013 85,245 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

adv both rear wheel arch

adv plastic cover over sill

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,335 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 79,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 73,265 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 73,265 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,886 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,867 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 51,373 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 51,373 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 43,529 miles

Advise front number plate cracked

Advise n/s/f fog lamp broken.

Advise o/s/r light lens broken.

Pass 23 Aug 2005
Fail 23 Aug 2005 36,504 miles

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

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

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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Y163 DDC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y163 DDC, 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 Y163 DDC registered?

Y163 DDC is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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