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P181 BRU

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

75,828 mi
Last recorded75,828 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 BRU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 75,828 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust sheild insecure

off side mirror loose

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,340 miles

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

both front tyres worn low inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,983 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 65,848 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 61,249 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 61,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,746 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,422 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,784 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,216 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 35,766 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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P181 BRU is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P181 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 P181 BRU registered?

P181 BRU is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P181 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 BRU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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