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Y178 OVL

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,944 mi
Last recorded105,944 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 OVL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2016 105,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,923 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,140 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 92,140 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 83,973 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2013 83,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,565 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 75,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,287 miles

The exhaust system is showing some signs of heavy corrosion around the front and rear flange joints and the rear heat shield is corroded and insecure.

The off side and near side front shock absorbers are starting to show signs of leaking fluid.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,991 miles

The engine oil sump is showing signs of corrosion.

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The off side and near side front shock absorbers are showing some slight signs of leaking fluid.

The off side rear anti roll bar link arm ball joints are showing some slight wear movement.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 65,968 miles

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

The engine oil sump is showing signs of corrosion.

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The off side and near side front shock absorbers are showing some slight signs of leaking fluid.

The off side rear anti roll bar link arm ball joints are showing some slight wear movement.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,921 miles

Brake pipe to nearside rear and offside rear flexy hoses showing signs of corrosion.

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Slight movement in offside rear anti roll bar drop link arm joint.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 54,387 miles

The off side and near side front shock absorbers are showing some signs of leaking fluid.

There is some wear movement showing in the near side rear anti roll bar link arm.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 47,556 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,474 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 40,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OVL is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y178 OVL, 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 OVL is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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