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Y997 MRB

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,793 mi
Last recorded154,793 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 MRB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 154,793 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front wiperblade split @ an extreme end

Pass 11 Dec 2012 148,243 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 148,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 141,119 miles

n/s/f mirror

Fail 12 Nov 2011 141,119 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f mirror

Pass 26 Nov 2010 134,664 miles

Corrosion on under body

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 123,779 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 107,660 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 91,565 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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Y997 MRB is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y997 MRB, 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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What year was Y997 MRB registered?

Y997 MRB is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y997 MRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y997 MRB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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