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Y299 MVX

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,219 mi
Last recorded103,219 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY299 MVX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,219 miles

1x washer jet blocked either side

baffles are broken up the rear silencer

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

both headlights slightly cloudy

both inner seals corroding

eml light is on

nearside rear drop link has slight play

rear exhaust joint is corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2016 103,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1x washer jet blocked either side

baffles are broken up the rear silencer

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

both headlights slightly cloudy

both inner seals corroding

eml light is on

nearside rear drop link has slight play

rear exhaust joint is corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

in view of rear ends of sill corroded,plastic sill covers need to be removed and rest of sill inspected

underbody of vehicle is starting to rust / corrode

Fail 4 Aug 2015 99,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

in view of rear ends of sill corroded,plastic sill covers need to be removed and rest of sill inspected

underbody of vehicle is starting to rust / corrode

Pass 15 Aug 2014 97,755 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn bold on inner edge

engine management lamp on

slight corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,590 miles

Engine warning light is on

N/S/F brake disc is showing signs of heat damage

Slight play in O/S/R drop link

large amount of surface rust on both rear inner sills

Fail 16 Aug 2013 92,590 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine warning light is on

N/S/F brake disc is showing signs of heat damage

Slight play in O/S/R drop link

large amount of surface rust on both rear inner sills

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,723 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 87,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,391 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Front coil springs corroding at the top

N/S/R tyre wearing on the outter edge and starting to perrish

O/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 16 Aug 2011 80,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

EML light on

N/S/R tyre wearing on the outter edge and starting to perrish

O/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 22 Jul 2010 68,801 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING POOR ON THE INSIDE FACE.

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVAL COULD BETTER.

N/S/R TYRE AGE CRACKING AND WEARING LOW ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE.

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 68,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GETTING POOR ON THE INSIDE FACE.

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVAL COULD BETTER.

N/S/R TYRE AGE CRACKING AND WEARING LOW ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE.

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 63,048 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

n/s/r tyre is split and perished

was 19psi in all tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2008 58,713 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,030 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,333 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges and n/s/f has nail in it

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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Y299 MVX is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y299 MVX, 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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Y299 MVX is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 July 2001.

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