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P494 YFC

1996 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,078 mi
Last recorded83,078 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 YFC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2023 83,078 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Jul 2022 74,712 miles

age related cracking and perishing to both rear tyres

centre exhaust bracket broken away but secure

corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

front brake pads wearing low

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

perishing to both driveshaft outer gaiters

slight wear to both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2021 69,068 miles

Both front outer cv gaiters perishing

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust centre mounting broken but system reasonably secure

Slight wear to front brake pads

Pass 16 Jul 2020 64,484 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

perishing to both outer cv gaiters

Pass 29 Jun 2019 57,723 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,948 miles

handbrake traveol

Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,604 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 35,397 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,835 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,830 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,403 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,778 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,367 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,435 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,747 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,935 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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P494 YFC is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P494 YFC, 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 P494 YFC registered?

P494 YFC is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P494 YFC safe to buy?

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