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P133 YFX

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

120,675 mi
Last recorded120,675 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 YFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 120,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,000 miles

Coolant leak top hose collapsed,fan stuck on ()

clutch biting high

emissions on limit

floor seams,inner/outer sills,inner arches,suspension,hubs,subframes-corroded

n/s c/v gaiter perished

o/s/f belt frayed

prior corrosion/accident repairs,unable to properly assess

wiper juddering

Fail 10 Apr 2017 116,000 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak top hose collapsed,fan stuck on ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

clutch biting high

emissions on limit

floor seams,inner/outer sills,inner arches,suspension,hubs,subframes-corroded

n/s c/v gaiter perished

o/s/f belt frayed

prior corrosion/accident repairs,unable to properly assess

wiper juddering

Pass 21 Apr 2016 113,634 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

coolant leak,radiator hose collapsed,fan on constant

exhaust blows

floor,sills,chassis,suspension-corroded,prior repairs/jigged

o/s/f belt fraying

rear brake imbalance

Fail 16 Apr 2016 113,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

co on limit/erratic

coolant leak,radiator hose collapsed,fan on constant

exhaust blows

floor,sills,chassis,suspension-corroded,prior repairs/jigged

o/s/f belt fraying

rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 Apr 2015 110,323 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroded/blow,emissions near limit

floor/sills/chassis/suspension/subframes corroded,prior repairs/jigged

o/s/f tyre edges worn,o/s/r perished

rear brake imbalance

Fail 8 Apr 2015 110,323 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

exhaust corroded/blow,emissions near limit

floor/sills/chassis/suspension/subframes corroded,prior repairs/jigged

o/s/f tyre edges worn,o/s/r perished

rear brake imbalance

Pass 24 Apr 2014 107,778 miles

wiper mechanism noisy

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

floor/sill/chassis seams,exhaust,suspension,rear subframe-corroded,prior repairs/jigged

front brake imbalance

rear tyres perished,n/s/r worn outer edge,fronts worn edges

unable to assess repairs due to sealant etc,refer also prior fail/advise

Fail 23 Apr 2014 107,773 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

floor/sill/chassis seams,exhaust,suspension,rear subframe-corroded,prior repairs/jigged

front brake imbalance

rear tyres perished,n/s/r worn outer edge,fronts worn edges

wiper mechanism noisy

Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,006 miles

corrosion to under side of vehicle

n/s headlamp poor pattern/dim

Fail 19 Apr 2013 105,986 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 98,471 miles

floor/inner/outer sills/suspension-corrosion

n/s c/v gaiter perished

n/s h/lamp poor pattern

o/s rack seepage

prior accident repairs

rear brake imbalance

Fail 28 Apr 2012 98,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

floor/inner/outer sills/suspension-corrosion

n/s c/v gaiter perished

n/s h/lamp poor pattern

o/s rack seepage

prior accident repairs

rear brake imbalance

Pass 16 Apr 2011 96,955 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 96,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s rack seepage

prior accident repairs/jigged

rear foot/handbrakes imbalance

sills/floor corrosion

struggled with emissions

Pass 19 Apr 2010 94,565 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 94,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 91,211 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 91,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 85,554 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 85,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 81,549 miles

advises as per 311182907150

Fail 12 Apr 2007 81,549 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 77,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P133 YFX is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 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 P133 YFX, 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 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P133 YFX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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