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P169 LOA

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,842 mi
Last recorded165,842 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 LOA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 165,842 miles

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

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

Oil leak

near side rear light cover damaged

offside front head light cover cracked

offside rear wing damaged

rear exhoust mount brocken

Fail 17 Nov 2011 165,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front head light cover cracked

offside rear wing damaged

rear exhoust mount brocken

Pass 13 Dec 2010 159,669 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 159,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 153,866 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 142,683 miles

front brake discs slightly warped

Pass 19 Jul 2007 130,256 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 117,998 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 117,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P169 LOA is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P169 LOA, 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 P169 LOA registered?

P169 LOA is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P169 LOA safe to buy?

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