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P478 YFX

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,109 mi
Last recorded17,109 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP478 YFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,109 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 16,671 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2013 16,462 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 16,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 16,143 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,678 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 15,054 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,319 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 13,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 13,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 May 2007 12,477 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 11,363 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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P478 YFX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P478 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 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P478 YFX registered?

P478 YFX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P478 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P478 YFX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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