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Y163 LDN

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,669 mi
Last recorded120,669 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 LDN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 120,669 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,192 miles

both rear inner wings corroded

c/o in and out of limit fluctuating

corrosion in prescrided areas

damage to most wheel rims at bead areas

damage to nearside panels

front headlights sealed into position

front side light bulb output

nearside front tyre wearing very close

rear wheel arches corroded

small pin hole in offside front outer c.v boot

Fail 22 Mar 2012 114,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear inner wings corroded

c/o in and out of limit fluctuating

corrosion in prescrided areas

damage to most wheel rims at bead areas

damage to nearside panels

front headlights sealed into position

front side light bulb output

nearside front tyre wearing very close

rear wheel arches corroded

small pin hole in offside front outer c.v boot

Pass 10 Feb 2011 108,886 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 104,620 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 104,920 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 94,174 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 94,174 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 77,666 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,872 miles

both sets of front brake pads low

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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Y163 LDN is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LDN, 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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Y163 LDN is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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