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Y188 VBE

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,401 mi
Last recorded70,401 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 VBE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 70,401 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 64,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,447 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,303 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 53,301 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 45,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 39,387 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,328 miles

Both front brake disc inner surfaces corroded but not affected brake test results

Interior rear view mirror has writing on but still allowing view to rear

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

Nearside front tyre low on pressure causing both inner and outer shoulder areas to wear

Offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder area

Rear regisration plate starting to deteriorate but still legible

Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,012 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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Y188 VBE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

Y188 VBE is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y188 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y188 VBE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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