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P177 BRU

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,317 mi
Last recorded122,317 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 BRU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 122,317 miles

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

front and rear suspension components slightly corrodoed

Fail 12 Sep 2011 122,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear suspension components slightly corrodoed

Pass 9 Sep 2010 117,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,908 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 111,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 105,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 95,469 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,059 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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P177 BRU is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P177 BRU, 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 P177 BRU registered?

P177 BRU is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P177 BRU safe to buy?

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