MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,388 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre perishing
front suspension noisy
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P197 SGC is a 1996 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 1996 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 96,639 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 P197 SGC, 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 30 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was P197 SGC registered?
P197 SGC is a 1996 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 November 1996.
Is P197 SGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P197 SGC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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