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YDZ 9068

1998 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,154 mi
Last recorded92,154 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 32387,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDZ 9068
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,154 miles

both cvj boots perished

brake pedal anti slip rubber

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2010 91,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both cvj boots heavily perished

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,349 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine leaking oil

exhaust system corroded

front brake hoses perished

n/s outer c.v. gaiter slightly worn

o/s outer c.v. gaiter severely worn and splitting

top of o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2009 82,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine leaking oil

exhaust system corroded

front brake hoses perished

n/s outer c.v. gaiter slightly worn

o/s outer c.v. gaiter severely worn and splitting

top of o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 68,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 659,931 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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YDZ 9068 is a 1998 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 87,911 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 YDZ 9068, 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 28 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YDZ 9068 registered?

YDZ 9068 is a 1998 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is YDZ 9068 safe to buy?

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