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P167 MJN

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,927 mi
Last recorded116,927 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 MJN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 116,927 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front part of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2011 109,345 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 109,345 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 100,976 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,252 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 81,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 81,994 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 72,722 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,801 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
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P167 MJN is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc 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 MJN, 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 MJN registered?

P167 MJN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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