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Y722 CFV

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

62,835 mi
Last recorded62,835 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY722 CFV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 62,835 miles

Offside Rear lamp len slight damaged repaired with tape

Fail 6 Mar 2023 62,829 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp len slight damaged repaired with tape

Pass 18 Feb 2022 61,588 miles

exhaust system in poor condition (complete)

Fail 17 Feb 2022 61,585 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system in poor condition (complete)

Pass 26 Feb 2021 60,513 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 60,513 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,781 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE BODY/SUSPENSION CORRODED

Fail 25 Feb 2020 59,781 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE BODY/SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 21 Nov 2018 52,815 miles

ALL OF UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake travel indicates repair/adjustment may be required

Fail 21 Nov 2018 52,815 miles

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

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

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

ALL OF UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake travel indicates repair/adjustment may be required

Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,539 miles

under side corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres poor condition and cracking

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2015 41,448 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 38,323 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 38,323 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 33,503 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 28,783 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 28,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

engine light on dash

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2011 25,705 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 21,056 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,939 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 16,939 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 15,520 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 14,835 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 14,294 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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Y722 CFV is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y722 CFV, 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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Y722 CFV is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 August 2001.

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