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B525 YGP

1985 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,988 mi
Last recorded38,988 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Mazda 32363,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB525 YGP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 38,988 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 38,982 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 38,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a chip in it

Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,638 miles

Nearside Head lamp lens has a chip in it

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 38,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens has a chip in it

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,373 miles

Near side headlamp has a chip in it

Fail 16 Mar 2016 38,372 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Near side headlamp has a chip in it

Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,328 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,954 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,889 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,743 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 36,743 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,493 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,104 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,751 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,450 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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B525 YGP is a 1985 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 63,604 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 B525 YGP, 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 41 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B525 YGP registered?

B525 YGP is a 1985 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 March 1985.

Is B525 YGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B525 YGP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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