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P525 YHO

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,626 mi
Last recorded150,626 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 YHO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 150,626 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 148,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 148,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 147,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 147,235 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 145,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 145,800 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 143,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2016 143,656 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 141,455 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 138,751 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 135,977 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 132,940 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 132,936 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 128,759 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 123,410 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2010 123,410 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 116,062 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 110,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes worn too limit

front tyres wearing inner edge

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 11 Dec 2007 110,501 miles

front brakes worn too limit

front tyres wearing inner edge

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 22 Nov 2006 102,355 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 102,287 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 93,293 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 93,293 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P525 YHO is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P525 YHO, 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 P525 YHO registered?

P525 YHO is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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