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Y171 FCY

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,997 mi
Last recorded108,997 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 FCY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,997 miles

Most metal brake pipes starting to corrode (at joints).

Offside and nearside front shocks damp.

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight noise from rear suspension bushes.

Slight side to side movement to offside and nearside front top suspension mounting bearings.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 108,864 miles

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

Handbrake travel.

Most metal brake pipes starting to corrode (at joints).

Offside and nearside front shocks damp.

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding.

Oil leak from engine.

Slight noise from rear suspension bushes.

Slight side to side movement to offside and nearside front top suspension mounting bearings.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 96,091 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)

oil leak on sump and sump rusty

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 89,533 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 89,533 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,292 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)

oil leak from sump area

play in rear anti roll bar links

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2011 78,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 77,875 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 71,981 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 64,950 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 53,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,200 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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Y171 FCY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y171 FCY, 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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Y171 FCY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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