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R937 YAH

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,611 mi
Last recorded85,611 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 YAH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 85,611 miles

All suspension components rusty

Brake pads low

Near side rear brake pipe is rusty

Sills are rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2010 823,143 miles

see checklist 117731

Fail 5 Nov 2010 823,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

see checklist 117731

Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,794 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 75,794 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 62,250 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 62,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 55,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 52,882 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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R937 YAH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R937 YAH, 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 R937 YAH registered?

R937 YAH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R937 YAH safe to buy?

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