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Y902 LRC

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,787 mi
Last recorded87,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY902 LRC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 87,787 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner quater (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting flitch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower quater (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 85,938 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 82,483 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 80,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 80,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flitch top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,967 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Droplink Boots Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened O/S/R Droplink Missing 2 Retaining Clips (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light N/S/F Indicator Lens Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front Indicators Showing White Light (4.4.3 (a))

Emission Test Limits Only Just Met

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front Lower Engine/Gearbox Mount Split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Downpipe Support Bracket Loose On Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Mid & Backbox Joins Heavily Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear Arches Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion Present Under Bonnet Next To Both Front Top Strut Mounting Points Of Vehicle Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower Front Radiator Support Beam Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light O/S/R Lamp Lens Damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Has Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Outer Tyre Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Cracking Outer Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Just Above Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 76,967 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both Front Dipped Beams Require Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front Brake Pads Below Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Droplink Boots Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened O/S/R Droplink Missing 2 Retaining Clips (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Grooved, Lipped & Slightly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Coolant Level On Minimum ()

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light N/S/F Indicator Lens Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front Indicators Showing White Light (4.4.3 (a))

Emission Test Limits Only Just Met

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front Lower Engine/Gearbox Mount Split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Downpipe Support Bracket Loose On Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Mid & Backbox Joins Heavily Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Rear Arches Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion Present Under Bonnet Next To Both Front Top Strut Mounting Points Of Vehicle Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower Front Radiator Support Beam Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake Imbalance Present During RBT (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Handbrake Travel High (Adjustment Required) (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light O/S/R Lamp Lens Damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Has Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Suspension Arm Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Outer Tyre Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R Tyre Cracking Outer Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Just Above Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Dragging/Juddering Across Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 70,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 66,765 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 64,143 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 62,257 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 60,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 59,377 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 59,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 57,161 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 54,692 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 52,766 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 49,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,618 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 38,925 miles

SLIGHT LOW EFFORT ON O/S HANDBRAKE

Pass 18 May 2007 31,872 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,554 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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Y902 LRC is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y902 LRC, 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 Y902 LRC registered?

Y902 LRC is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y902 LRC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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