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YEL 950Y

1982 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,578 mi
Last recorded43,578 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1982 Mazda 32342,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 950Y
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,578 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

light scratching to windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,968 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,464 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,023 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,604 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 32,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 32,070 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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YEL 950Y is a 1982 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 42,868 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 YEL 950Y, 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 44 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YEL 950Y registered?

YEL 950Y is a 1982 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 August 1982.

Is YEL 950Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEL 950Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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