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Y968 NCD

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,164 mi
Last recorded95,164 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY968 NCD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 95,164 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 89,208 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,297 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 79,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,310 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 76,310 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

both front wish bones slightly corroded

only just met emission requirements

Fail 4 Sep 2013 72,952 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

both front wish bones slightly corroded

only just met emission requirements

Pass 21 Sep 2012 66,233 miles

both front and o/s/r anti roll bar links worn/noise

exhaust corroded heavily

general underbody surface corrosion

long handbrake travel

stone chip screen

Fail 18 Sep 2012 66,207 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and o/s/r anti roll bar links worn/noise

exhaust corroded heavily

general underbody surface corrosion

long handbrake travel

stone chip screen

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,334 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

internal fault in exhust loos particles ratlling inside. note emissions high

Fail 15 Sep 2011 59,334 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

internal fault in exhust loos particles ratlling inside. note emissions high

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,293 miles

front brake pads low, both rear roll links are worn.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,378 miles

note hig emissions pass

note loos particles in exhaust

Fail 3 Oct 2008 43,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,586 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,662 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,821 miles

...slight wear front anti-roll bar link's... noise?

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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Y968 NCD is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y968 NCD, 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 Y968 NCD registered?

Y968 NCD is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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