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Y188 FCY

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,035 mi
Last recorded136,035 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 FCY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 136,035 miles

Front both sides door mirror casing taped up

Rear Outer both sides arches corroed

Rear exhaust joint corrode

engine oil leak

fuel tank corrode

Fail 12 Mar 2018 135,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front both sides door mirror casing taped up

Rear Outer both sides arches corroed

Rear exhaust joint corrode

engine oil leak

fuel tank corrode

Pass 22 Mar 2017 123,919 miles

Offside Front door mirror casing security tap up

Rear BOTH SIDES SUSPENSION MOUNTING BUSHES PERISHED

Rear Outer BOTH SIDES CONDITION of sills

Rear condition number plate

heat shield insure

vehicle poor running

Fail 15 Mar 2017 123,706 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported metal bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front door mirror casing security tap up

Rear BOTH SIDES SUSPENSION MOUNTING BUSHES PERISHED

Rear Outer BOTH SIDES CONDITION of sills

Rear condition number plate

heat shield insure

vehicle poor running

Pass 16 Mar 2016 109,141 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (2.4.G.1)

Front crossmember corroed

Offside Front door m irror casing taped

Offside Rear Inner arch corroed

Rear offside and nearside sills corroed

Fail 9 Mar 2016 108,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (2.4.G.1)

Front crossmember corroed

Offside Front door m irror casing taped

Offside Rear Inner arch corroed

Rear offside and nearside sills corroed

Pass 26 Mar 2015 101,061 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 101,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 91,521 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 86,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 83,165 miles

Exhust system deteriorated

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,904 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,868 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 65,474 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 56,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,425 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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Y188 FCY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y188 FCY, 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 Y188 FCY registered?

Y188 FCY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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