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M97 YWL

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,047 mi
Last recorded112,047 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 YWL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 112,047 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 112,047 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 108,557 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 108,557 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 104,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f flexy cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2008 104,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f flexy cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2007 98,877 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 90,946 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 90,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 79,974 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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M97 YWL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 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 M97 YWL, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M97 YWL registered?

M97 YWL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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