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P208 LTR

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,311 mi
Last recorded106,311 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 LTR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 106,311 miles

Damage to N/S/F side light.

Front brake discs worn and pitted on the inside.

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 106,311 miles

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

Damage to N/S/F side light.

Front brake discs worn and pitted on the inside.

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 95,854 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

inner edge front brake disc rusted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,247 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,229 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 80,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 74,100 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 62,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,853 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P208 LTR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LTR, 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 LTR registered?

P208 LTR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P208 LTR safe to buy?

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