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Y215 CFS

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,566 mi
Last recorded105,566 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 CFS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,566 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear suspension bushes in poor condition

o/s/f floor corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

rear subframe and suspension showing fairly heavy corrosion

underside floor and chassis showing corrosion in many areas

Fail 26 Sep 2016 105,566 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel at rear (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear suspension bushes in poor condition

o/s/f floor corroded and holed outwith prescribed areas

rear subframe and suspension showing fairly heavy corrosion

underside floor and chassis showing corrosion in many areas

Pass 8 Oct 2015 100,576 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre split through tread

Quite a lot of corrosion along chassis and suspension components

Fail 24 Sep 2015 100,573 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor along length (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor along length (5.2.6)

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre split through tread

Quite a lot of corrosion along chassis and suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2014 96,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 91,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 85,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 85,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 78,935 miles

All unprotected areas of brake pipes showing corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2010 74,258 miles

175/65 R14 - Offside rear tyre very near legal limit and tread cut

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 74,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

175/65 R14 - Offside rear tyre very near legal limit and tread cut

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 67,953 miles

175/65 TR14 - Offside rear tyre very near legal limit

Both front tyres worn on inner edges - Offside nearing limit

Both main front to rear -- rear sections -- brake pipes corroded

Offside rear and Offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,880 miles

Offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

Fail 23 Sep 2008 60,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

175/65 TR14 - Offside front tyre right on leagl limit

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

Offside rear tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,952 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 47,766 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 47,764 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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Y215 CFS 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 57.9%.

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 Y215 CFS, 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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Y215 CFS is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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