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P180 KDP

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,124 mi
Last recorded124,124 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 KDP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 124,124 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel binding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 9 May 2018 121,635 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 121,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 119,772 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 119,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 119,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 118,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all four tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2014 116,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery loose

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear offside and nearside suspension arms corroded

front section of exhaust corroded

rear tyres 9 years old

Fail 16 Apr 2014 116,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery loose

front and rear coil springs corroded

front and rear offside and nearside suspension arms corroded

front section of exhaust corroded

rear tyres 9 years old

Pass 16 Apr 2013 114,623 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

age cracking to suspension rubbers

both no.plates poor fadded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to floor pan

corrosion to sills

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to under bonnet chassis legs lower cross member

front discs worn

rear tyres worn on edges/low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2012 113,697 miles

age cracking/perishing to outer cv gaiters

both front brake hoses perished - close to limits

both front lower suspension arm outer ball joint boots age cracking

corrosion to front wheel arches

engine oil leaks

front metal brake pipes corroded

front number plate deteriorated

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

heavy corrosion to all coil springs

n/s/f chassis leg corroded

o/s/f side light lens cracked

rear brake application imbalance high - 28%

rear tyres wearing low on edges

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2012 113,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

age cracking/perishing to outer cv gaiters

both front brake hoses perished - close to limits

both front lower suspension arm outer ball joint boots age cracking

corrosion to front wheel arches

engine oil leaks

front metal brake pipes corroded

front number plate deteriorated

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

heavy corrosion to all coil springs

n/s/f chassis leg corroded

o/s/f side light lens cracked

rear brake application imbalance high - 28%

rear tyres wearing low on edges

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2011 112,601 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

Pass 24 Apr 2010 108,753 miles

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2010 108,753 miles

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

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2009 99,948 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

Pass 15 Apr 2009 99,948 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

Pass 25 Apr 2008 95,286 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy surface rusting on all suspension units

rear wiper blade split

small split in front wiper blades

Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,586 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2006 93,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

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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P180 KDP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P180 KDP, 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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P180 KDP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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