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Y182 FCY

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,867 mi
Last recorded123,867 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY182 FCY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2018 123,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension arms/bushes worn and corroded

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General rear axle corrosion

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 119,019 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 118,880 miles

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 113,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 113,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm inner bush deteriated (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills corroded & holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 108,008 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 105,203 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,076 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 93,837 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 93,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,015 miles

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

nearside front indictor white light

offside front headlamp loose

Fail 6 Oct 2011 90,015 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front indictor white light

offside front headlamp loose

Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,657 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,367 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Apr 2008 73,995 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 73,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 69,425 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,954 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 27 Sep 2005 42,247 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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Y182 FCY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y182 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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Y182 FCY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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