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L500 PJM

1999 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

40,777 mi
Last recorded40,777 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda 32376,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 PJM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 40,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 40,073 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 39,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 38,520 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 37,666 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,272 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,047 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 35,451 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,146 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 34,126 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,845 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 28,818 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,426 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,342 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 23,524 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,846 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 21,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,558 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 15,509 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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L500 PJM is a 1999 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 76,901 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 L500 PJM, 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 27 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L500 PJM registered?

L500 PJM is a 1999 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is L500 PJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 PJM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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