MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,831 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
corrosion on all brake pipes
rear fuel pipes corroding
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
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
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
corrosion on both outer sills
slight corrosion under vehicle
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion on all brake pipes
corrosion on outer sills
o/s door mirror slightly loose
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P161 HVN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 1997.
Is P161 HVN safe to buy?
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