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Y851 CAH

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,511 mi
Last recorded85,511 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 CAH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2018 85,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

accident damage to boot lid and rear slam panel

front number plate damaged

handbrake has travel at lever

offside rear and both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,280 miles

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

Front registration plate crcked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre edges showing signs of loosing shape

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

boot and rear slam panel damaged

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 80,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate crcked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre edges showing signs of loosing shape

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

boot and rear slam panel damaged

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,211 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

damage to windscreen outside swept area

exhaust joints corroded

sat nav mounting fitted to windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2016 75,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

damage to windscreen outside swept area

exhaust joints corroded

sat nav mounting fitted to windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,960 miles

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

boot damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,317 miles

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

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

damage to tailgate

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside shoulders

offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,745 miles

damage to tailgate

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,372 miles

damage to tailgate

Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,575 miles

vehicle has damage to tailgate area

Pass 5 Mar 2010 37,600 miles

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

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

accident damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,094 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,051 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 23,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,162 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
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Y851 CAH is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y851 CAH, 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 Y851 CAH registered?

Y851 CAH is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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