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Y678 KDP

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,000 mi
Last recorded126,000 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 KDP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 126,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 125,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2011 122,523 miles

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

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

rear brake disc"s worn

Fail 29 Jun 2011 122,503 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake disc"s worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 109,207 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 109,207 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 96,610 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Mar 2008 85,705 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 85,705 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 73,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 73,431 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 65,746 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate starting to fade

Fail 14 Mar 2006 65,078 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y678 KDP is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 Y678 KDP, 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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Y678 KDP is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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