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Y978 SBK

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,782 mi
Last recorded88,782 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 SBK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,782 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear tyres slightly perished in treaded area

Fail 12 Sep 2016 88,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure headlamp (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer doorsill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer doorsill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer doorsill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer doorsill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear tyres slightly perished in treaded area

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,771 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres are slightly perished in treaded area

Pass 22 Sep 2014 84,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,700 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Sep 2013 78,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,663 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Oct 2012 72,663 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front 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)

exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear light lense broken

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,564 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 63,564 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,710 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 54,710 miles

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

FRONT REG PLATE CRACKED

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 45,878 miles

n/s/r anti roll bar link lower knuckle worn

n/s/r tyre outer tread on 1.6mm limit

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,752 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,185 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 30,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,212 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 20,964 miles

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

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

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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Y978 SBK is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y978 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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Y978 SBK is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 March 2001.

Is Y978 SBK safe to buy?

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