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Y289 LBB

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,420 mi
Last recorded111,420 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 LBB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 111,420 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 97,330 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion nearside front & offside front suspension mounts

light corrosion nearside rear & offside rear chassis

light corrosion nearside rear & offside rear suspension mounts

Fail 2 Nov 2012 91,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion nearside front & offside front suspension mounts

light corrosion nearside rear & offside rear chassis

light corrosion nearside rear & offside rear suspension mounts

Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,870 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,936 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 81,388 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 81,388 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,964 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 55,340 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,572 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
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Y289 LBB is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y289 LBB, 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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Y289 LBB is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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