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Y164 XKE

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,872 mi
Last recorded118,872 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 XKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2015 118,872 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between treads, no cords visible.

Exhaust flanges/fixings corroding/deteriorating.

Front tyres wearing on inner raised edges.no cords visible.

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 118,872 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner raised edges.no cords visible.

Both rear tyres cracking between treads, no cords visible.

Exhaust flanges/fixings corroding/deteriorating.

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 112,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack between treads.

Fail 15 Jul 2014 112,879 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack between treads.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,202 miles

Exhaust system joints/flanges corroding.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front and nearside rear brake pipes corroding at exposed ends.Not considered to be excessive.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,221 miles

Exposed ends of brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 99,072 miles

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

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

All tyres cracked & deteriorated, no reinforcing seen. Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Exposed ends of brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Front brake discs corroded, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 91,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust deteriorated, not considered excessive.

Exposed end of offside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Exposed ends of rear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Front brake discs corroded, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 91,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Braking efforts will have to be re-tested following repair.

Exhaust deteriorated, not considered excessive.

Exposed end of offside front brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Exposed ends of rear end brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Front brake balance right on 25% limit.

Front brake discs corroded, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 85,540 miles

Front brake discs worn & corroded, not considered excessively weakened or insecure.

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

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

Parking brake lever nearing limit of travel.

Play in nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, not considered excessive.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 79,188 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 79,183 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 79,181 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,657 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,568 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 58,565 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 52,175 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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Y164 XKE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y164 XKE, 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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Y164 XKE is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 April 2001.

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