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P176 XAG

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,825 mi
Last recorded114,825 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 XAG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 114,825 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 114,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 110,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise corrosion on front sub frame , both front floors , both rear floors and both outer sills

Pass 4 Apr 2008 101,515 miles

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

advise air bag light on

advise corrosion on n/s/r outersill and both front chassis legs

advise n/s/r tyre looks run flat (damage to side wall)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 101,510 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

advise air bag light on

advise all tyres look underinflated

advise corrosion on n/s/r outersill and both front chassis legs

advise n/s/r tyre looks run flat (damage to side wall)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 95,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 90,192 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 XAG is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P176 XAG, 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 XAG registered?

P176 XAG is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P176 XAG safe to buy?

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