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Y948 KJX

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,996 mi
Last recorded144,996 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 KJX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 144,996 miles

h/b warning lamp on

Fail 7 Aug 2012 144,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

h/b warning lamp on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 140,977 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 140,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jul 2011 140,964 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake warning lamp on dash

corrosion at both rear wheel archs

nearside front tyre 2mm on inner tread and worn on inner shoulder

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

offside front tyre 1.6/2mm on inner tread on worn on inner shoulder

stonechip in zone a area of windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2010 133,347 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 123,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 112,269 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 112,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 100,639 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 85,960 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 70,590 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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Y948 KJX is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y948 KJX, 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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Y948 KJX is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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