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Y303 LFJ

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,568 mi
Last recorded150,568 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 LFJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 150,568 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 138,469 miles

n/s and o/s front dampers has oil leaking

n/s and o/s inner floors to sills has corrision

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar d bush has play

n/s and o/s rear road springs has corrision

n/s and o/s sills has corrision

n/s rear wheel arch has corrision

o/s front lower ball joint cover cracking

oil around o/s steering rack gatior

Fail 17 Jun 2014 138,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s and o/s front dampers has oil leaking

n/s and o/s inner floors to sills has corrision

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar d bush has play

n/s and o/s rear road springs has corrision

n/s and o/s sills has corrision

n/s rear wheel arch has corrision

o/s front lower ball joint cover cracking

oil around o/s steering rack gatior

Pass 25 Jun 2013 125,239 miles

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar bushs has play

n/s and o/s rear road springs has corrision

n/s and o/s sills has slight corrision

n/s front cv boot cracking

o/s front lower ball joiunt cracking

oil around o/s steering rack gaitor

Fail 25 Jun 2013 125,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar bushs has play

n/s and o/s rear road springs has corrision

n/s and o/s sills has slight corrision

n/s front cv boot cracking

o/s front lower ball joiunt cracking

oil around o/s steering rack gaitor

Pass 19 Jun 2012 110,772 miles

n/s and o/s rear road spring has corrision

Fail 19 Jun 2012 110,772 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s rear road spring has corrision

Pass 23 Jun 2011 97,471 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s and o/s rear road springs has corrision

n/s front damper leaking oil

Fail 22 Jun 2011 97,471 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s and o/s rear road springs has corrision

n/s front damper leaking oil

Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,297 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 78,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,819 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 63,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 56,477 miles

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Fail 15 May 2006 56,477 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y303 LFJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y303 LFJ, 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 Y303 LFJ registered?

Y303 LFJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y303 LFJ safe to buy?

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