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P156 FNR

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 FNR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011
Fail 15 Oct 2011

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to the underside

crack in windsreen not in swept area

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

slight corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferrel ends

Pass 19 Oct 2010 113,976 miles

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

both rear tyres are perished

general corrosion to underside

slight corrosion n/s/r sill

slight corrosion of all brake pipes

slight corrosion of front brake discs

Fail 16 Oct 2010

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres are perished

general corrosion to underside

slight corrosion n/s/r sill

slight corrosion of all brake pipes

slight corrosion of front brake discs

Pass 9 Oct 2009 108,736 miles

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

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

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

corroded areas on inner sills to floor

crack in window

o/s/front brake slightly binding

tape on o/s door mirror

Pass 15 Oct 2008 107,211 miles

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

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

o/s/f door mirror taped up

Fail 10 Oct 2008 107,197 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f door mirror taped up

Pass 1 Aug 2007 100,881 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 100,881 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 94,394 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 94,394 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P156 FNR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P156 FNR, 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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P156 FNR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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