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P208 KJM

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,447 mi
Last recorded98,447 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 KJM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 98,447 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust slight blow in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2025 88,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 88,510 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension parts corroded

front and rear brake parts corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2020 88,510 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all front and rear suspension parts corroded

front and rear brake parts corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,137 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

cracks in offside and nearside front and rear tyres

front and rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,937 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,415 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,064 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,426 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 85,898 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 84,350 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 84,350 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 82,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 82,882 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 81,771 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011 81,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 79,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 77,219 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 74,784 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 71,824 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust system rusty

under body rust

Pass 6 Jun 2006 68,133 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 63,132 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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P208 KJM is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P208 KJM, 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 P208 KJM registered?

P208 KJM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P208 KJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 KJM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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