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P214 WCK

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

198,106 mi
Last recorded198,106 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 WCK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2012 198,106 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

CORRSION ON FRONT CROSS MEMBER / O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / SMALL HOLE ON N/S/F FLOOR TO SILL / UNDER BODY CORRSION / REST OF MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

ENGINE SMOKE /CLUTCH / FRONT DISCS CORRODING / SLIGHT CORRSION ON N/S/F BRAKE PIPE / CORRSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS / OIL LEAK/ SUMP LEAKING /

Pass 25 Feb 2011 186,753 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 186,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 178,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 178,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 170,144 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW / REAR BOX CORRODING AND BAFFELS LOOSE / FRONT DISCS CORRODING ON INNER EDGE / O/S/R TYRE STEPPING OUT / FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / OIL LEAKS

Fail 18 Feb 2009 170,144 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW / REAR BOX CORRODING AND BAFFELS LOOSE / FRONT DISCS CORRODING ON INNER EDGE / O/S/R TYRE STEPPING OUT / FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING / OIL LEAKS

Pass 13 Feb 2008 159,872 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 159,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 153,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 148,885 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLITLEY CORRODED

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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P214 WCK is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P214 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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P214 WCK is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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