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Y198 TBF

2000 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,526 mi
Last recorded76,526 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Mazda 32373,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 TBF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2012 76,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,596 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,706 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 59,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,653 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,131 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,287 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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Y198 TBF is a 2000 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 73,964 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 Y198 TBF, 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 26 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y198 TBF registered?

Y198 TBF is a 2000 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y198 TBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y198 TBF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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