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P198 GRR

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,442 mi
Last recorded58,442 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 GRR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,442 miles

general surface corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Mar 2017 58,280 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

general surface corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,704 miles

general surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 17 Apr 2015 57,852 miles

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

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

general surface corrrosion to under-side of vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,852 miles

general surface corrrosion to under-side of vehicle

Pass 9 Apr 2014 57,458 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,893 miles

front suspension arms corroded o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 May 2012 56,556 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 May 2012 56,548 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 55,689 miles

o/s outer sill corroded fgront to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,982 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 54,034 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 53,003 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 51,177 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,847 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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P198 GRR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P198 GRR, 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 P198 GRR registered?

P198 GRR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P198 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P198 GRR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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