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YIL 5442

1996 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,213 mi
Last recorded123,213 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda 32396,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 5442
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2016 123,213 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65r14 inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint front of box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,061 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 113,061 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 100,765 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 4 Dec 2014 100,744 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 21 Feb 2014 97,087 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 90,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 90,443 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 85,462 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 85,444 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 80,851 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 80,850 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 75,240 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

minor chips in zone 'B' of windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,627 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 60,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 52,747 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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YIL 5442 is a 1996 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YIL 5442, 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 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YIL 5442 registered?

YIL 5442 is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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