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YRR 521Y

1983 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1071cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,450 mi
Last recorded61,450 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2006
Typical for 1983 Mazda 32356,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRR 521Y
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,071cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2006 61,450 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 61,450 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YRR 521Y is a 1983 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,071cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 56,233 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRR 521Y, 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 43 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YRR 521Y registered?

YRR 521Y is a 1983 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 April 1983.

Is YRR 521Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRR 521Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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