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P498 YBB

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,247 mi
Last recorded101,247 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 YBB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 101,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear anti roll bar boots perish and split/ all 4 tyres heavily unevenly worn/

rear wiper split/ under body corrosion / play in steering rack/ rear suspension bushes perish and split/ o/s front tyre on 2.5mm and unevenly worn cracking to tread/

Fail 28 Jan 2009 101,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear anti roll bar boots perish and split/ all 4 tyres heavily unevenly worn/

rear wiper split/ under body corrosion / play in steering rack/ rear suspension bushes perish and split/ o/s front tyre on 2.5mm and unevenly worn cracking to tread/

Pass 30 Jan 2008 91,182 miles

play and movement in steering rack / uneven wear to o/s front tyre 2.5mm/ cv boots perish / under body corrosion / corrosion to exhaust / corrosion to brake pipes / perishing and splitting to all suspension bushes /

Fail 29 Jan 2008 91,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play and movement in steering rack / uneven wear to o/s front tyre 2.5mm/ cv boots perish / under body corrosion / corrosion to exhaust / corrosion to brake pipes / perishing and splitting to all suspension bushes /

Pass 11 Jan 2007 81,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket snapped

n/s/f braked binding slightly

rear seat ripped †n/s/f in dicator lense cracked †

slight lip to front brake discs

Pass 25 Jan 2006 73,872 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 73,809 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

damage to bodywork †nsf lens unit cracked †nsr drop link boot split †exhaust cat bracket snapped †corrosion to underboby/sill/brake pipes and exhaust system †cv boots perished †slight bind to front service brakes †nsr tyre tread worn to outer edges

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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P498 YBB is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 P498 YBB, 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 P498 YBB registered?

P498 YBB is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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