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Y716 LBR

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,020 mi
Last recorded129,020 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 LBR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 129,020 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wig mirrors are in poor condition

excessive corosion all under the car

Fail 2 Jan 2013 129,020 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wig mirrors are in poor condition

excessive corosion all under the car

Pass 23 Dec 2011 120,491 miles

DAMAGE N/S/F SEAT BELT CATCH.N/S MIRROR LOOSE.SCERRN DAMAGE.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY O/S/F SUSPENSION ARM.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 23 Dec 2011 120,491 miles

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

DAMAGE N/S/F SEAT BELT CATCH.DAMAGE N/S MIRROR.DAMAGE SCREEN.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY O/S/F SUSPENSION ARM.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 119,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.DAMAGE N/S/F SEAT BELT CATCH.N/S MIRROR INSECURE.SCREEN DAMAGE.F DISCS WORN/CORRODED.GENERAL CORROSION.PLAY O/S/F SUSPENSION ARM.TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F WALL DAMAGE.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 104,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 92,036 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 92,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,662 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,582 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 66,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,035 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 42,376 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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Y716 LBR is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y716 LBR, 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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Y716 LBR is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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