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P202 YWX

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,096 mi
Last recorded73,096 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 YWX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,096 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 70,822 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 70,822 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)

front pads wearing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,988 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2012 67,988 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 65,674 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake fluid low

Pass 27 Jul 2009 59,936 miles

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

rear tyre perrished

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,122 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 8 Aug 2007 53,807 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 53,807 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,587 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 45,230 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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P202 YWX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P202 YWX, 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 P202 YWX registered?

P202 YWX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 May 1997.

Is P202 YWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P202 YWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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