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Y38 SBK

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,005 mi
Last recorded57,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 SBK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,005 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle all suspension arms have cracks on bushes however has no play

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis,sills and wheel arches

Fail 9 Jun 2017 57,005 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all four (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle all suspension arms have cracks on bushes however has no play

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis,sills and wheel arches

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,373 miles

Front Wishbone both bushes slightly cracked and has slight play

Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle all four anti roll bar links has play and cracks in the dust covers

Vehicle has slight corrosion around chassis and sill areas

Fail 25 Feb 2016 51,369 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not firing water (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Wishbone both bushes slightly cracked and has slight play

Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle all four anti roll bar links has play and cracks in the dust covers

Vehicle has slight corrosion around chassis and sill areas

Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 48,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,902 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 39,895 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Both nearside and offside front anti roll bar drop links have slight play

Both nearside and offside rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play

Oil leak

Rear number plate has small crack

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,653 miles

Coolant leak

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Mar 2012 34,653 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,460 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,101 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,304 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,218 miles

all tyres 9yrs old

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2008 15,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

all tyres 9yrs old

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2007 9,229 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 8,648 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 SBK is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 Y38 SBK, 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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Y38 SBK is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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