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Y989 SBK

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,216 mi
Last recorded124,216 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 SBK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 124,216 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 123,456 miles

Front brake pads wearing halfway

Fail 4 Sep 2019 123,455 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front brake pads wearing halfway

Pass 22 May 2018 120,796 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 120,795 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 118,135 miles

travel on parking brake lever

Fail 21 Jun 2017 118,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 113,883 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 113,810 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,427 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 108,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 100,795 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 100,795 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2013 94,260 miles

both front tyres wearing on the edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 May 2012 87,987 miles

front brake pads half way worn

Fail 14 May 2012 87,987 miles

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

front brake pads half way worn

Fail 6 Jun 2011 80,564 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,564 miles

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil low on arrival.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pades inner sides corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,145 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,814 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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Y989 SBK is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 Y989 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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Y989 SBK is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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