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Y972 SBK

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,130 mi
Last recorded69,130 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 SBK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 69,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 69,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2020 64,378 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 63,083 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 63,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,498 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 58,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint bothside-benefit given to presenter (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,274 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front 195/55/15 tyre worn on edge & cuts outer wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

oil leak pos gearbox

Fail 25 Jan 2016 55,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)

oil leak pos gearbox

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front 195/55/15 tyre worn on edge & cuts outer wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,158 miles

tyres 195/55/15 offside front worn on edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 48,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dampness by nearside front steering rack

tyres 195/55r15 offside front cut outer wall & worn on edge nearside front outer wall worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,931 miles

dampnes nearside front pos steering rack

nearside front tyre outer wall worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,872 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,417 miles

brakes both front discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,043 miles

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

tracking maybe out both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,573 miles

nearside front steering has slight dampness pos rack leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,743 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,140 miles

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

tyres n/s/r slight cut in outr wall

Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,398 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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Y972 SBK is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y972 SBK, 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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Y972 SBK is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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