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P161 HVN

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,831 mi
Last recorded123,831 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 HVN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 123,831 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

condition of front and rear number plates

condition of offside mirror

condition of wiper blades

extensive rusting to underbody area and subframes

repairs to sills and wheelarches

Fail 30 Aug 2012 123,714 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

condition of front and rear number plates

condition of offside mirror

condition of wiper blades

extensive rusting to underbody area and subframes

repairs to sills and wheelarches

Pass 8 Jun 2011 115,391 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 16 May 2011 115,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Corrosion on front brake discs

Heavy corrosion on fuel pipes

Slight corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2010 105,821 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

slight corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 11 May 2010 105,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2009 100,389 miles

corrosion on both outer sills

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 21 May 2009 100,389 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 94,633 miles

corrosion on all brake pipes

corrosion on outer sills

o/s door mirror slightly loose

Pass 30 Apr 2007 87,343 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 87,343 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 80,916 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion on all underside body / suspension

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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P161 HVN is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P161 HVN, 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 P161 HVN registered?

P161 HVN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P161 HVN safe to buy?

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