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P151 MSX

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,807 mi
Last recorded132,807 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 MSX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 132,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 125,128 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Near side front and off side rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 125,118 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Near side front and off side rear tyres wearing unevenly.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 124,960 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 109,537 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 100,903 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 95,275 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 95,225 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P151 MSX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P151 MSX, 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 P151 MSX registered?

P151 MSX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P151 MSX safe to buy?

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