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Y262 DLJ

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,303 mi
Last recorded125,303 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 DLJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 125,303 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge n/s and o/s front

front brake pads low

handbrake travel long but not upto stop

n/s door mirrio poor cionition

n/s rear seat has child seat in it

o/s rear lense poor condition

power steering pipe slight weeping

Pass 16 Dec 2015 106,977 miles

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components and component mounting areas

offside front indicator mounting damaged

offside rear light lens damaged

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 106,904 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components and component mounting areas

offside front indicator mounting damaged

offside rear light lens damaged

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,991 miles

corrosion to inner sills

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

front tyres worn inner edges - check wheel allignment

offside front indicator lens slightly damaged/insecure

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2014 89,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion to inner sills

damage to nearside rear wheel arch

front tyres worn inner edges - check wheel allignment

offside front indicator lens slightly damaged/insecure

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

damage nearside rear wheel arch

offside front indicator lens damaged

slight corrosion to front and rear subframes, rear chassis beams and front crossmember

Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre minor sidewall damage

offside front indicator lense slight movement

slight corrosion to sills and front crossmember

Fail 17 Dec 2012 60,330 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre minor sidewall damage

offside front indicator lense slight movement

slight corrosion to sills and front crossmember

Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,692 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 44,005 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge close to legal limits

Fail 30 Dec 2010 44,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge close to legal limits

Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,835 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 30,835 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,684 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 17,254 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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Y262 DLJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y262 DLJ, 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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Y262 DLJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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