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P193 SUL

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,460 mi
Last recorded106,460 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 SUL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,460 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 102,972 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 102,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 99,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 95,518 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,411 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 91,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 87,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 81,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 81,855 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2008 71,434 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 61,766 miles

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

Offside 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.

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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P193 SUL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P193 SUL, 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 P193 SUL registered?

P193 SUL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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