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P150 MOM

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,601 mi
Last recorded103,601 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 MOM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 103,601 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs corroded but not excessive at time of test

both front lower balljoint dust covers perishing slightly but are ok at time of test

both front outer cv boots perishing but ok at time of test

both front tyres worn close to limit (185/65/14)

both rear tyres are splitting and perishing on outer sidewalls (185/65/14)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 103,601 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all coil springs corroded but not excessive at time of test

both front lower balljoint dust covers perishing slightly but are ok at time of test

both front outer cv boots perishing but ok at time of test

both front tyres worn close to limit (185/65/14)

both rear tyres are splitting and perishing on outer sidewalls (185/65/14)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,038 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front coil springs corroded but not excessive,ok at time of test

both front cv boots slightly perished, but ok at time of test

both rear tyres slight perishing to sidewalls ok at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2011 93,669 miles

driver's door mirror cracked but gives adequate rear view.

Fail 3 Apr 2010

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 90,587 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 87,611 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 84,336 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 80,620 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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P150 MOM is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P150 MOM, 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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P150 MOM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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