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P535 YDW

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,405 mi
Last recorded142,405 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP535 YDW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 142,405 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links have play in there ball joints

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front flexy brake hose perished

offside front outer c/v boot perished

offside front wing mirror loose

rear exhasut clamp insecure (exhaust still surported)

rear floors corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 9 May 2012 142,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar drop links have play in there ball joints

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front flexy brake hose perished

offside front outer c/v boot perished

offside front wing mirror loose

rear exhasut clamp insecure (exhaust still surported)

rear floors corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 121,975 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 121,536 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 101,187 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 163,685 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 155,903 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 155,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on both edges, now on the legal limit. MIGHT FAIL AT RE-TEST. †Rear brake efort slightly low. †Bootspace full - unable to check this area fully. Please ensure this area is cleared. †Front wishbones and sub-frame very rusty.

Pass 18 May 2006 147,553 miles

Engine sump in very poor condition- oil leaking through rusted areas. †Front exhaust bracket cracked.

Pass 28 Jul 2005 140,886 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P535 YDW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P535 YDW, 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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P535 YDW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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