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Y68 VKE

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,599 mi
Last recorded104,599 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY68 VKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 104,599 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 92,821 miles

exhaust system corroded.

slight oil leak around engine oil sump.

vehicle under-body has slight corrosion.

Pass 31 Aug 2015 88,004 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened locking device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1n)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 88,004 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,044 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 79,044 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Sep 2013 72,298 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 72,298 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 64,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,293 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,460 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,359 miles

near side rear tyre in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2007 34,498 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 34,498 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres punctured

handbrake very high

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,596 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y68 VKE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y68 VKE, 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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Y68 VKE is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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