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P365 YFT

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,666 mi
Last recorded119,666 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 YFT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 119,666 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 113,690 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 106,579 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 99,358 miles

All vehicle hub-caps missing.

Both front tyres very low on either inner or outer edges.

Both rear tyres low on tread (185/65x14).

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

Emissions c.o. level on limits at fast idle.

Fluid around power steering rack.

Modifications made to front exhaust heat shields to cure rattling.

Noise from engine - Suspect timming chain.

O/S/F brake caliper weak but just within limits.

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

Slight play in N/S/F anti-roll-bar link arm.

Various corrosion around vehicle structure & body.

Fail 19 Jun 2008 99,357 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All vehicle hub-caps missing.

Both front tyres very low on either inner or outer edges.

Both rear tyres low on tread (185/65x14).

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

Emissions c.o. level on limits at fast idle.

Exhaust manifold heat-shield corroded/loose & rattling.

Fluid around power steering rack.

Front exhaust heat shield corroded & rattling.

Noise from engine - Suspect timming chain.

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

Slight play in N/S/F anti-roll-bar link arm.

Various corrosion around vehicle structure & body.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 89,367 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 89,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 80,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 80,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 70,091 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 70,091 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P365 YFT is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P365 YFT, 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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P365 YFT is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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