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Y789 LBO

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,831 mi
Last recorded109,831 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 LBO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 109,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 101,586 miles

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

rear underneath components very rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2016 101,565 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

rear underneath components very rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2015 95,570 miles

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

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

SUMP BADLY CORRODED

Pass 13 Aug 2014 89,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,185 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 75,379 miles

advise engine sump corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,453 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 70,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,954 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light scratches on windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,226 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,058 miles

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

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

engine sump slightly corroded

rear noi plate slightly peeling

Pass 13 Oct 2007 38,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 28,963 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 20,600 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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Y789 LBO is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 Y789 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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What year was Y789 LBO registered?

Y789 LBO is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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