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Y743 KCA

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,597 mi
Last recorded194,597 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY743 KCA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 194,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 179,630 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 179,625 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)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 152,680 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 127,273 miles

Front brake balance 15% (legal max.25%)

O/s handbrake slightly low.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 113,381 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges close to legal minimum.

Fail 26 Apr 2007 113,381 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges close to legal minimum.

Pass 8 May 2006 95,426 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 95,426 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y743 KCA is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y743 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 Y743 KCA registered?

Y743 KCA is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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