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P167 HVN

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,554 mi
Last recorded89,554 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 HVN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,554 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,361 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 85,361 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 81,581 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,735 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 72,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2008 72,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 22 May 2007 68,391 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2007 68,391 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,206 miles

nail in tyre

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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P167 HVN is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P167 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 P167 HVN registered?

P167 HVN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is P167 HVN safe to buy?

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