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Y731 KCA

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

129,183 mi
Last recorded129,183 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 KCA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 129,183 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 125,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 110,883 miles

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 105,144 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2014 98,796 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 94,519 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre has a puncture

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,776 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,610 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 62,035 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 60,512 miles

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

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

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

offside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint rubber split.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,591 miles

exhaust front clamp corroded and slightly blowing at rear joint.

knock in steering rack.

offside wiperblade starting to split.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 49,870 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,811 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 40,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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Y731 KCA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y731 KCA, 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 Y731 KCA registered?

Y731 KCA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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