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Y707 VCC

2001 Mazda 323

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,168 mi
Last recorded109,168 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 VCC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,168 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 109,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 103,490 miles

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

child seat nearside rear.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 94,625 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 94,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2010 85,786 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 126,596 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 126,596 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 101,159 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 80,391 miles

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

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

engine smoking slightly blue.

Fail 8 Jun 2007 80,180 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Both Front Wish Bone Rear Bush Starting To Crack.

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

Slight Engine Smoke When Reved Hard

Pass 3 Jul 2006 71,206 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 71,201 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear number plate discoloured/nearside outer sill damaged/offside front tyre worn inside edge/ slight distortion both front discs

Pass 6 Jun 2005 56,677 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 566,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate discoloured

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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Y707 VCC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 Y707 VCC, 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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Y707 VCC is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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