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R262 YBK

1998 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,156 mi
Last recorded76,156 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 YBK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2018 76,156 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear suspension turrets corroded but not holed

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective of (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 74,584 miles

All rear suspension bushes badly perished - no play

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 73,153 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,071 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 71,059 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 69,021 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,212 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 67,212 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,218 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,887 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,343 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,874 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 55,608 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 55,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,034 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 50,193 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
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R262 YBK is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 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 R262 YBK, 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 28 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R262 YBK registered?

R262 YBK is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R262 YBK safe to buy?

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