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Y81 VKE

2001 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,346 mi
Last recorded32,346 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 VKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 32,346 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,315 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,569 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,053 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 29,053 miles

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 27,410 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 27,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2005 25,203 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 25,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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Y81 VKE is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y81 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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What year was Y81 VKE registered?

Y81 VKE is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y81 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y81 VKE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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