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Y178 FCY

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,125 mi
Last recorded88,125 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 FCY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 88,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch next to engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 85,923 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 85,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,692 miles

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,299 miles

Exhaust is deteriorating.

Fail 17 Jan 2018 82,299 miles

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

Exhaust is deteriorating.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 79,967 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear shock shrouds are damaged

front number plate is deteriorated

nearside headlamp lens is damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,841 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp cracked

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,798 miles

Alternator drivebelt is in very poor condition.

N/S headlight is cracked.

O/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit.

Slight leak from front shock absorbers.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 62,779 miles

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

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

Alternator drivebelt is in very poor condition.

N/S headlight is cracked.

O/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit.

Slight leak from front shock absorbers.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,048 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 59,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,243 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

surface corrosion underside

Pass 1 Feb 2012 54,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre low on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,788 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,146 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 44,715 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,247 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,576 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,624 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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Y178 FCY 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 77.3%.

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 Y178 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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Y178 FCY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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