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Y975 CUY

2001 Mazda 323

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,816 mi
Last recorded105,816 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY975 CUY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 105,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Wiper blade slightly split on end

Fail 14 Jun 2017 105,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Wiper blade slightly split on end

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,561 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,888 miles

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,646 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front fog lamps not working.

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

Nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly bent.

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 84,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front fog lamps not working.

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

Nearside rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness.

Nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly bent.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,939 miles

2 out of 20 centre stop light not working

Both front brake discs are rusty and bit of scored

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly perished

Both front tyres worn low on inner area and both edges

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Gearbox oil is weeping

Slight play on O/S/R anti roll bar link arm ball joint

Pass 20 Jan 2012 75,679 miles

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Centre seat belt slightly slow retract

Covers impede part of the inspection

Gear oil started to leak

O/S/F shock absorber fliud are bit sweating

Slight play on O/S/R anti roll bar link arm bottom ball joint

Two bulbs not working on centre stop light

Fail 20 Jan 2012 75,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres worn almost devoid of visable tread on inner edge

Centre seat belt slightly slow retract

Covers impede part of the inspection

Gear oil started to leak

O/S/F shock absorber fliud are bit sweating

Parking brake lever high travel

Slight play on O/S/R anti roll bar link arm bottom ball joint

Two bulbs not working on centre stop light

Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear anti-roll bar vertical links.

Slight weep from offside front damper.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 69,441 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers smearing.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear anti-roll bar vertical links.

Slight weep from offside front damper.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,332 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside rear wheel inner rim slightly bent.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 62,885 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,941 miles

Few chip stone in wiper area

N/S/R tyre slight out of the shape

Plastic covers impede full inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2008 58,941 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Few chip stone in wiper area

O/S/R tyre slight out of the shape

Plastic covers impede full inspection

Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,743 miles

2x bulbs in high level brake light not working.

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall cut and tread worn to 3mm.

Fail 15 Feb 2007 50,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

2x bulbs in high level brake light not working.

O/S/F tyre tread worn to legal limit.

O/S/R tyre outer sidewall cut and tread worn to 3mm. †

Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,718 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 41,718 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre tread worn to 2mm

O/S/R tyre tread cut in several places.

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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Y975 CUY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y975 CUY, 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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Y975 CUY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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