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P206 PNB

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,504 mi
Last recorded92,504 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 PNB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,645 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 84,782 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 84,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,268 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2008 68,512 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 57,888 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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P206 PNB is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P206 PNB, 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 P206 PNB registered?

P206 PNB is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P206 PNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P206 PNB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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