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P103 ATN

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,184 mi
Last recorded39,184 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 ATN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,184 miles

All fitted tyres are cracked around the side walls

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temporary power steering resevoir cap fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2011 36,845 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,864 miles

all brake flexi pipes poor condition.

exhaust very poor condition.

handbrake cables poor condition.

heavy corrsion to coil springs.

heavy corrsion to suspension units.

heavy underbody corrsion.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/r wheel arch poor condition.

surface rust to remaining brake pipes.

various body damage.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 35,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

all brake flexi pipes poor condition.

exhaust very poor condition.

handbrake cables poor condition.

heavy corrsion to coil springs.

heavy corrsion to suspension units.

heavy underbody corrsion.

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

o/s/r wheel arch poor condition.

surface rust to remaining brake pipes.

various body damage.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,426 miles

corrsion to coil springs.

heavy underbody corrsion.

surface rust to brake pipes.

various body damage.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,779 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY POOR CONDITION.SURFACE RUST TO MAIN/REAR BRKE PIPES.FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 30,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,079 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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P103 ATN is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 91,044 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 P103 ATN, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P103 ATN registered?

P103 ATN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P103 ATN safe to buy?

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