MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Oil leak
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
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
hand brake lever damaged (functional)
hand brake travel
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
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)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
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)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED
OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS NEARSIDE REAR
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)
Handbrake has alot of play
N/S/R droplink has play
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
offside rear handbrake could do with adjustment not working as well as nearside rear
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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