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Y298 EAV

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,998 mi
Last recorded100,998 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 EAV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 100,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer to centre section flange excessivley corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 100,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer to centre section flange excessivley corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,919 miles

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

front inner brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,844 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 71,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

eng man. light on

Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,836 miles

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

front tyres have low pressure.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 37,308 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 37,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,360 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface.

both front tyres 1.6mm and wearing unevenly.

Pass 13 Jun 2005 24,982 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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Y298 EAV is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y298 EAV, 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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Y298 EAV is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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