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Y78 RVR

2001 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,148 mi
Last recorded117,148 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 RVR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 117,148 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear quarter corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear quarter corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 99,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,163 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 95,162 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,856 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 81,650 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 74,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,339 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,963 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 51,644 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 41,094 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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Y78 RVR is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y78 RVR, 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 Y78 RVR registered?

Y78 RVR is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y78 RVR safe to buy?

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