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P172 YGO

1997 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,612 mi
Last recorded60,612 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 YGO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 60,612 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 60,607 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,392 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 59,067 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 59,067 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,241 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,490 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 57,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,583 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 54,098 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,098 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,539 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,297 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 53,297 miles

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

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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P172 YGO is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P172 YGO, 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 P172 YGO registered?

P172 YGO is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P172 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 YGO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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