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Y186 XKE

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,069 mi
Last recorded48,069 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,069 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 48,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Oil sump corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,191 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,513 miles

both front and both rear anti-roll bar drop links worn and play detected

both front and both rear coil springs corroded and weakened

Fail 5 Jul 2010 39,511 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front and both rear anti-roll bar drop links worn and play detected

both front and both rear coil springs corroded and weakened

both front brake discs - HEAVILY SCORED, CORRODED AND WORN/WARPED

both rear brake discs - WARPED/SCORED

o/s/r brake caliper - mechanism seized/worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,207 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,426 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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Y186 XKE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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