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Y857 UBJ

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,383 mi
Last recorded85,383 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 UBJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,383 miles

Both REar Shockabsorber Dust Covers Deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 75,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 65,892 miles

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

just passed emissions test

Fail 28 May 2012 65,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

just passed emissions test

Pass 21 May 2011 58,161 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 49,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking Brake Lever Near The End Of Its Travel !!

Pass 14 May 2010 49,074 miles

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

Parking Brake Lever Near The End Of Its Travel !!

Pass 27 May 2009 40,247 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 34,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,875 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 26,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,384 miles

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

oil leak

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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Y857 UBJ is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y857 UBJ, 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 Y857 UBJ registered?

Y857 UBJ is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y857 UBJ safe to buy?

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