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Y38 PAP

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

58,837 mi
Last recorded58,837 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 PAP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 58,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps. Advise polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 53,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 53,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 51,699 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 51,695 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 46,809 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn low on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 42,499 miles

Corrosion to inner sills

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside, close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2022 42,338 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to inner sills

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside, close to excessive (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 41,074 miles

exhaust system corroded badly

Fail 9 Feb 2021 41,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded badly

Pass 12 Feb 2020 41,037 miles

Nearside front wheel tight to turn

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2019 40,182 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 38,970 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2017 37,858 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 36,436 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,652 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,883 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,149 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,479 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 33,455 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,094 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,721 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,666 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,354 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,987 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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Y38 PAP is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y38 PAP, 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 Y38 PAP registered?

Y38 PAP is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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