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R983 YBW

1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,385 mi
Last recorded76,385 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V106,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 YBW
MakeMazda
Model323 Zxi V6 24V
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 76,385 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 76,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2008 63,234 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 60,858 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,107 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,925 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V?

Based on 563 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
7,682
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 63
brake disc excessively pitted 59
Registration plate lamp not working 39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
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R983 YBW is a 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 106,505 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R983 YBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R983 YBW registered?

R983 YBW is a 1997 Mazda 323 Zxi V6 24V, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R983 YBW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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