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P170 SNK

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,589 mi
Last recorded79,589 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 SNK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2009 79,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear shocks damp

runout n/s/f brake

noise from steering

front coil springs corroded

175/65/14 front tyres 185/65/14 rear tyres

engine hessitating & uneven idle

front bumper damaged & insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,312 miles

2 of 4 washers inoperative

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r sills

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 25 Feb 2008 64,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

2 of 4 washers inoperative

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r sills

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 4 Nov 2006 50,581 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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P170 SNK is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P170 SNK, 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 P170 SNK registered?

P170 SNK is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P170 SNK safe to buy?

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