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Y81 VBJ

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,900 mi
Last recorded99,900 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 VBJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 99,900 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear lamp smashed and effecting lighting output (6.1.C.1)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper loose

handbrake travel

osf door mirror casing

rear number plate

rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,595 miles

front brakes

nsr slight damage

osf shock absorber

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,678 miles

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

slight play n/s/r drop link

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,117 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 73,781 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 73,781 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,893 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 69,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,283 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 64,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 59,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 56,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,797 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 39,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,880 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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Y81 VBJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y81 VBJ, 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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Y81 VBJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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