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P176 TNV

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,393 mi
Last recorded99,393 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 TNV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 99,393 miles

Front section of exhaust leaking.

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 99,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front section of exhaust leaking.

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 93,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 93,502 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 87,971 miles

O/S/R arch corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 82,844 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 82,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Air-con clutch noisy.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 77,036 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 77,036 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front exhaust mount corroding.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 70,303 miles

Front exhaust mount corroding.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 67,094 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding.

offside rear & nearside rear sills corroding.

Fail 10 Nov 2006 67,094 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding.

offside rear & nearside rear sills corroding.

Pass 31 May 2006 65,302 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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P176 TNV is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P176 TNV, 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 P176 TNV registered?

P176 TNV is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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