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P208 SVC

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,171 mi
Last recorded110,171 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 SVC
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 110,171 miles

Both door mirrors slightly loose

Fail 15 Apr 2009 110,171 miles

Both door mirrors slightly loose

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 104,949 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 98,196 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 92,537 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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P208 SVC is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P208 SVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P208 SVC registered?

P208 SVC is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P208 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 SVC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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