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P150 SNK

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,780 mi
Last recorded61,780 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 SNK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 61,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

power steering rack has slight seepage of fluid

Fail 16 Jan 2015 61,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

power steering rack has slight seepage of fluid

Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,000 miles

2 rear tyres have cracks in outer sidewalls due to age

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 61,000 miles

2 rear tyres have cracks in outer sidewalls due to age

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,322 miles

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

Offside Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight staines around master cylender & servo

Fail 26 Oct 2012 59,321 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight staines around master cylender & servo

Pass 17 Aug 2011 58,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,475 miles

front brake pads worn low

slight knock from frony suspension (no fault found)

steering rack has small leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,183 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 51,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 49,801 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P150 SNK is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SNK, 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 SNK is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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