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Y973 NCD

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,248 mi
Last recorded81,248 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 NCD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 81,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing (185/65 R14 86H)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust frontpipe securing clamp broken

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear tyre inner edge badly worn

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 16 Apr 2014 73,290 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust frontpipe securing clamp broken

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear tyre inner edge badly worn

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,296 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 12 Apr 2013 67,296 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

offside rear tyre perished 185.65.14t

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,380 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,375 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,836 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 53,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 47,359 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front wiper slightly poor

Pass 8 May 2008 40,649 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 33,328 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 23 May 2006 27,192 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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Y973 NCD is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y973 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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Y973 NCD is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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