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Y259 BDS

2001 Mazda 323

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,028 mi
Last recorded108,028 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 BDS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,028 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,448 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r o/s/r D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s floors to sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r top shocker mounts plus n/s/f (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r o/s/r lower (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

radiator appears to be leaking water

spare wheel well full of water

Fail 24 Feb 2016 105,446 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp aim too high n/s/f o/s/f (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arche (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r o/s/r D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s floors to sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r o/s/r top shocker mounts plus n/s/f (2.4.A.3)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r o/s/r lower (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

radiator appears to be leaking water

spare wheel well full of water

Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,281 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2015 102,281 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,582 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 98,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 94,591 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 94,591 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,612 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 83,806 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s/inner sill surface corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 76,074 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 75,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,157 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 50,289 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 50,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,449 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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Y259 BDS is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y259 BDS, 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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Y259 BDS is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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