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Y172 KAV

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,932 mi
Last recorded117,932 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 KAV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 117,932 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 117,528 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear wheel arches (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 110,362 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 104,205 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 104,205 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 97,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2014 97,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2013 94,325 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

hand brake lever damaged (functional)

hand brake travel

Pass 23 Mar 2013 94,325 miles

hand brake lever damaged (functional)

hand brake travel

Pass 13 Mar 2012 91,508 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN IN CENTRE

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Fail 13 Mar 2012 91,508 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN IN CENTRE

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 88,497 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 17 Mar 2011 88,497 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 85,623 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

Fail 17 Mar 2010 85,623 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 78,618 miles

Handbrake has alot of play

N/S/R droplink has play

Fail 14 Mar 2009 78,618 miles

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

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

Handbrake has alot of play

N/S/R droplink has play

Pass 25 Mar 2008 67,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 58,090 miles

offside rear handbrake could do with adjustment not working as well as nearside rear

Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,593 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 49,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

1/ nearside front tyre just legal

Fail 16 Mar 2006 49,551 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y172 KAV is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y172 KAV, 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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Y172 KAV is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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