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Y397 XSM

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,117 mi
Last recorded77,117 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY397 XSM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2019 77,117 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

front floors corroding

front suspension arm bushes cracked

headlamp lenses deteriorating

rear chassi corroding

rear suspension arm bushes perished

rear suspension top mount prescribed areas corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2018 69,565 miles

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

rear sills corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,791 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2017 65,910 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2017 65,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2016 63,959 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 61,327 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 58,933 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2013 56,407 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,751 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 53,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,197 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 48,197 miles

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

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

N/s/r and o/s/r tyres sidewalls starting to crack !

Pass 20 Jan 2009 46,908 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 45,513 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,435 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,036 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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Y397 XSM is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y397 XSM, 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 Y397 XSM registered?

Y397 XSM is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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