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Y885 FCY

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,517 mi
Last recorded70,517 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 FCY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2008 70,517 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and should be monitored.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,517 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and should be monitored.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 74,082 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and should be monitored.

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 70,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and should be monitored.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,831 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 51,669 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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Y885 FCY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y885 FCY, 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 Y885 FCY registered?

Y885 FCY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y885 FCY safe to buy?

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