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P194 BRU

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,515 mi
Last recorded85,515 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 BRU
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2014 85,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 May 2013 79,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front indicator damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,811 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 77,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 76,236 miles

adv 1x fuel treatment added to tank as initial readings were high......

adv 1x ltr of engine oil added to engine.......

adv slight leak from offside rear shock absorber......

adv very slight leak from rear exhaust joint....

Pass 28 Jul 2010 73,818 miles

1x rear wiper blade fitted......

adv 2ltrs of oil added to engine......

Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,046 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 71,046 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 67,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 67,173 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,634 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 63,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 61,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P194 BRU is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P194 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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P194 BRU is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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