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Y226 SOR

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,416 mi
Last recorded95,416 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 SOR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 95,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 85,230 miles

front brake pads on limit now, 1000 miles only

Pass 2 Apr 2014 74,893 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 74,893 miles

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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,044 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 65,911 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 60,252 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,622 miles

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

front tyres wearing on low on inner tread areas

n/s handbrake effort low

o/s/f and n/s/f a.r.b linkrods-upper joint dust covers split

rear brakes binding slightly

recommend tracking check/adjustment

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,815 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge(raised edge)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,500 miles

rear tyres worn low on outer edges(raised edge)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 27 Mar 2009 48,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn low on outer edges(raised edge)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,300 miles

play in n/s/r a.r.b.link rod joints

rear brakes squeek

Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,439 miles

front brakes showing that their warped when on rollers

front tyres worn very low on edges 195/55/15/v and has a chunk out of o/s/f tyre on sidewall

recommend tracking check/adjustment

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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Y226 SOR is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y226 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 Y226 SOR registered?

Y226 SOR is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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