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P138 YFX

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,154 mi
Last recorded100,154 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 YFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 100,154 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 100,154 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,603 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Sidewalls on all tyres perishing.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 89,569 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,376 miles

Exhaust system corroding around welds and joints.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,539 miles

Exhaust front pipe fouling on engine sump and starting to wear into it!

Exhaust mountings on pipes all corroding.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut,Not to chords.

Pass 23 Aug 2005 70,942 miles

n/s front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged,not quite to chords.

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P138 YFX is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P138 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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What year was P138 YFX registered?

P138 YFX is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P138 YFX safe to buy?

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