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Y785 LBO

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,262 mi
Last recorded46,262 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY785 LBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,262 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills & inner & outer wheel arches both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joining flange corroded

Rear suspension component(s) corroded

front & rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills & rear wheel arches both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded, not considered excessive

Rear exhaust joining flange corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 43,325 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills & rear wheel arches both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear all suspension components corroded, not considered excessive

Rear exhaust joining flange corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 40,624 miles

Rear exhaust joining flange corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,757 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,550 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking (inner sidewall)

rear exhaust join deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,540 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 31,540 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 28,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,235 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,105 miles

nearside wing mirror casing damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2010 23,170 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,687 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,274 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 15,804 miles

cut in front nearside tyre wall

wear at front nearside tyre tread

Pass 21 Sep 2006 12,842 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 9,948 miles

nearside and offside wiper rubbers split on ends

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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Y785 LBO is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y785 LBO, 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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Y785 LBO is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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