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P138 YTT

1996 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,448 mi
Last recorded104,448 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 YTT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 104,448 miles

genral corrotion under side front & rear

Pass 27 Feb 2013 99,194 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 98,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 92,938 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,344 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 88,333 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 86,372 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 86,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,757 miles

both front tyres are beginning to wear on inner shoulders

Fail 20 Jan 2009 83,755 miles

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

both front brake discs are in poor condition

both front tyres are beginning to wear on inner shoulders

Pass 24 Jan 2008 81,274 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 81,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 77,529 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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P138 YTT is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P138 YTT, 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 YTT registered?

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

Is P138 YTT safe to buy?

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