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P162 JWB

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,671 mi
Last recorded84,671 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 JWB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,671 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 78,129 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 72,760 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 66,826 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 66,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front near side <inner> brake pad lining worn low, †near side front tyre tread 2-3mm and outer side wall worn/perished/small cracks. †front number plant slightly damaged.

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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P162 JWB is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P162 JWB, 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 P162 JWB registered?

P162 JWB is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P162 JWB safe to buy?

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