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P167 VGD

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,793 mi
Last recorded67,793 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 VGD
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 67,793 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 58,289 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 58,289 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 53,171 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 53,167 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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P167 VGD is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,563 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 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P167 VGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P167 VGD registered?

P167 VGD is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P167 VGD safe to buy?

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