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Y266 YBK

2001 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,177 mi
Last recorded100,177 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 YBK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 100,177 miles

Both front shock absorbers leaking and weak

Both front tyres on 2mm

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 100,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front shock absorbers leaking and weak

Both front tyres on 2mm

Engine drive belts shredded and falling apart

Nearside rear outer sill corroded

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 89,797 miles

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

advise slight oil misting on both front shockabsorbers .[ damping ok ]

Fail 16 Dec 2014 89,797 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise slight oil misting on both front shockabsorbers .[ damping ok ]

Pass 18 Nov 2013 81,495 miles

very slow to meet emission pass criteria

Fail 13 Nov 2012 73,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,399 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 8 Nov 2011 64,996 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 8 Nov 2011 64,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 26 Nov 2010 59,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,826 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2010 56,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 56,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 50,320 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,925 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 47,958 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 47,939 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

spare road wheel buckled

Pass 7 Apr 2006 44,864 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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Y266 YBK is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 Y266 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 25 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y266 YBK is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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