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Y191 SOR

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,393 mi
Last recorded105,393 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY191 SOR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 105,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 105,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,976 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyre`s worn low on edges 175/65/14

Fail 12 Mar 2014 95,976 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyre`s worn low on edges 175/65/14

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,636 miles

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

Front pads look low

Front subframe rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2012 79,310 miles

coolant leak

coolant reservoir empty

front discs scored and corroded

front indicator bulbs have faded

rear suspension components corroded

screen stone chipped

sump corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2012 79,310 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)

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

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

coolant leak

coolant reservoir empty

front discs scored and corroded

front indicator bulbs have faded

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

rear suspension components corroded

screen stone chipped

sump corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 71,122 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs starting to corrode on working surface

Fail 10 Mar 2011 71,122 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs starting to corrode on working surface

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in o/s/r a.r.b linkrod joints

Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre getting low 2.5 mm

slight play in n/s/f lower anti roll bar link rod ball joint

Pass 9 Feb 2008 47,345 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 42,069 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 35,361 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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Y191 SOR is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc 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 Y191 SOR, 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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What year was Y191 SOR registered?

Y191 SOR is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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