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P210 AFR

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,933 mi
Last recorded60,933 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 AFR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 60,933 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 58,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 53,877 miles

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

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

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

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

front pads over half worn

Pass 24 Mar 2012 50,325 miles

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to vehicle structure

n/s aim on min

n/s front headlamp slight insecure

n/s rea no plate lamp dim

some wear to wipers

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,990 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 46,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 43,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

aims on min

Pass 21 Mar 2009 40,555 miles

Both headlamp aims borderline

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,370 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 33,717 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,044 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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P210 AFR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P210 AFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P210 AFR registered?

P210 AFR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P210 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 AFR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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