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M978 SDP

1995 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,475 mi
Last recorded86,475 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Mazda 32398,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 SDP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 86,475 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 86,402 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 77,912 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 79,173 miles

B Pads v low

Brakes jedders slightly

R Bumper cracked and dented

flxi b pipes pipes perrashed

Fail 9 Dec 2009 74,172 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

B Pads v low

Brakes jedders slightly

R Bumper cracked and dented

flxi b pipes pipes perrashed

Pass 2 Aug 2008 68,001 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 60,088 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,645 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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M978 SDP is a 1995 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 98,590 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 M978 SDP, 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 31 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M978 SDP registered?

M978 SDP is a 1995 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 April 1995.

Is M978 SDP safe to buy?

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