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Y302 LBB

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,797 mi
Last recorded104,797 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY302 LBB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 104,797 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 104,792 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,462 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front bumper cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2013 101,462 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front bumper cracked

Pass 25 May 2012 96,143 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 96,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 90,420 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 90,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,434 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 85,434 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 73,057 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2009 72,884 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2008 62,381 miles

front number plate backing is slightly deteriated

Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,032 miles

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,179 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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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Y302 LBB is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y302 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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Y302 LBB is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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