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P208 WCK

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,626 mi
Last recorded106,626 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 WCK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,626 miles

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

oil leak at under side at o/s/f area.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 106,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint middle to rear (7.1.2)

front tracking is needed due to o/s/f tyre wear

oil leak at under side at o/s/f area.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,241 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tracking is needed soon due to n/s/f tyre wear.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 104,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tracking is needed soon due to n/s/f tyre wear.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 101,186 miles

n/s/f brake may need adjustment at later date,ok at test.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 96,987 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has very slight inner edge wear,ok at test front tracking is needed soon.

o/s/f wiper blade is slightly worn,ok at test.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 92,459 miles

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

Offside rear brake discs worn

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 92,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake discs worn

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,215 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,292 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 82,314 miles

nearside front indicator lense cracked

offside and nearside front wipers slighty deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2008 82,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front indicator lense cracked

offside and nearside front wipers slighty deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2007 78,115 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 74,792 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 68,549 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P208 WCK is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WCK, 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 WCK registered?

P208 WCK is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P208 WCK safe to buy?

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