MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,596 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both windscreen wipers split
slight corrosion to rear floor
Cv gaiters deteriorated
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
brake pedal rubber worn
Cv gaiters deteriorated
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
brake pedal rubber worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate in poor condition.
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate in poor condition.
front number plate broken and repaired with tape
nearside rear sidelight taped up
rear exhaust has a slight leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P178 ESA is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P178 ESA, 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 P178 ESA registered?
P178 ESA is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 February 1997.
Is P178 ESA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P178 ESA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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