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Y739 HCX

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,499 mi
Last recorded113,499 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY739 HCX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 113,499 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 113,499 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,257 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 104,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 103,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,910 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 97,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 88,787 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 88,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 82,105 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 75,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,546 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,569 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 67,569 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 64,806 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 64,806 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 57,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 57,133 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,476 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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Y739 HCX is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y739 HCX, 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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Y739 HCX is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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