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Y853 KRB

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,504 mi
Last recorded136,504 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY853 KRB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 136,504 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 126,792 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 126,792 miles

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

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

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

previous test passed in error

test no 536730882259

Pass 6 Oct 2012 126,792 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 113,085 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 113,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 98,043 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 98,043 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 80,628 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,149 miles

exhaust corroded. slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,458 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 61,458 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2005 46,700 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 46,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y853 KRB 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 66.7%.

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 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 Y853 KRB, 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 Y853 KRB registered?

Y853 KRB is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y853 KRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y853 KRB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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