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P170 SUL

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,341 mi
Last recorded125,341 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 SUL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 125,341 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 118,247 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 118,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 110,747 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 110,743 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 104,895 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 98,316 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 98,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SUL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SUL, 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 SUL registered?

P170 SUL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P170 SUL safe to buy?

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