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P201 KTF

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,854 mi
Last recorded114,854 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 KTF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 114,854 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 111,739 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front roll bar links have slight play

both rear floors corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 107,934 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 103,761 miles

exhaust mountings loose but secure

front anti roll bar drop links slight play

slight corrosion rear suspension tie rods x 4

Fail 11 Jan 2013 102,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bodywork damage

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil around steering rack

underside of vehicle and suspension components and rear under wheelarch areas heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 102,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bodywork damage

brake pipes starting to corrode

oil around steering rack

underside of vehicle and suspension components and rear under wheelarch areas heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 100,149 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 100,149 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 95,949 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 90,770 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 85,744 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 85,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 80,593 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 74,980 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 68,588 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front tyre outter side wall cut but not to cord

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P201 KTF is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P201 KTF, 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 P201 KTF registered?

P201 KTF is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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