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P166 GUX

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,422 mi
Last recorded147,422 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 GUX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 147,422 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2011 147,422 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 147,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 144,993 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2010 144,953 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2009 141,226 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 141,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 136,901 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 136,894 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear strut misting off oil

Pass 27 Jun 2007 132,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 128,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 125,182 miles

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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P166 GUX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc 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 P166 GUX, 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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P166 GUX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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