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YIL 1131

2004 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,991 mi
Last recorded96,991 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Mazda 32364,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 1131
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 96,991 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch inner panel slight corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2015 96,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch inner panel slight corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2014 90,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 90,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,909 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 82,909 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,784 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 71,586 miles

Nearside Front 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s rear brake starting to bind

Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,400 miles

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

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

mil light on

Fail 12 Jan 2012 62,400 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

mil light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,437 miles

Both rear brake disc's rusted.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 54,437 miles

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

Both rear brake disc's rusted.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 48,019 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 48,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 39,020 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 32,928 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 32,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 20,953 miles

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

Offside 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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YIL 1131 is a 2004 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 64,775 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 YIL 1131, 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 22 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YIL 1131 registered?

YIL 1131 is a 2004 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is YIL 1131 safe to buy?

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