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Y186 NAM

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,205 mi
Last recorded194,205 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 NAM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2016 194,205 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Both rear inner sills / jacking points corroded

Both rear vehicle structure areas has corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both nearside and offside front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre has worn inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front number plate has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear sub-frames (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear trailing arms front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 192,275 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 189,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 186,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2012 183,046 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 174,656 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 174,656 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 159,956 miles

Both front tyres are bold on inner shoulders.

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 159,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Both front tyres are bold on inner shoulders.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 154,144 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 154,144 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 141,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 103,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 102,699 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
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Y186 NAM is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y186 NAM, 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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Y186 NAM is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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