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Y79 WGC

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

215,329 mi
Last recorded215,329 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 WGC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 215,329 miles

BRAKE HOSES DETERIATED ,AND SOFT.

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

FRONT AND REAR ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION.

FRONT NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION.

GENERAL DETERIATION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION TO SILLS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IN POOR CONDITION.

WEAR INNER RACK JOINTS.

Fail 7 Feb 2014 215,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE HOSES DETERIATED ,AND SOFT.

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

FRONT AND REAR ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION.

FRONT NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION.

GENERAL DETERIATION TO SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

GENERAL UNDERSIDE CORROSION TO SILLS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IN POOR CONDITION.

WEAR INNER RACK JOINTS.

Fail 5 Feb 2014 215,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2013 190,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyre valves perished

both front tyres wearing inner edges

centre to rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 190,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyre valves perished

both front tyres wearing inner edges

centre to rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2012 167,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 167,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 148,257 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 148,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 123,907 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 102,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 77,248 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,859 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,660 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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Y79 WGC 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 64.3%.

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 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 Y79 WGC, 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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Y79 WGC is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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