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Y233 KSC

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,187 mi
Last recorded122,187 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY233 KSC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2012 122,187 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 122,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 121,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

centre exhaust heatsheild insecure

o/s/f tyre side wall damaged due to being run flat.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 115,759 miles

n/s/f brake draging slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2011 115,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f brake draging slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2010 105,941 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 105,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 94,028 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 93,866 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 84,331 miles

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

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

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

damage to near side front tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2008 84,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

damage to near side front tyre

Fail 27 Jul 2007 77,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 73,978 miles

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

some play in both rear drop links

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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Y233 KSC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y233 KSC, 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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Y233 KSC is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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