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Y421 JCP

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,239 mi
Last recorded162,239 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY421 JCP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 162,239 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2014 162,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 159,333 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 159,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 157,844 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 153,728 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 138,552 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2010 137,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 128,107 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2009 128,107 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2008 121,836 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 121,836 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Feb 2007 105,316 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 105,316 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 84,546 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y421 JCP is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc 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 Y421 JCP, 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 Y421 JCP registered?

Y421 JCP is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y421 JCP safe to buy?

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