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Y287 LNU

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,361 mi
Last recorded101,361 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 LNU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 101,361 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 94,259 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 94,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 May 2015 90,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general body condition

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 4 May 2015 90,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general body condition

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 5 May 2014 86,441 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,049 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 81,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2012 75,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 71,123 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 64,742 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 64,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2009 58,169 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 51,275 miles

SCREW IN O/S/F TYRE

Pass 15 May 2007 44,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 40,524 miles

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

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre only just legal.

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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Y287 LNU is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y287 LNU, 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 Y287 LNU registered?

Y287 LNU is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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