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P21 EFC

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,012 mi
Last recorded133,012 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 EFC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 133,012 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil sump pan very rusty

Pass 18 May 2010 123,267 miles

exhaust shield insecure

n/s headlamp damaged

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2010 123,215 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust shield insecure

n/s headlamp damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2009 112,126 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 112,126 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 10,427 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 96,871 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2007

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 87,691 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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P21 EFC is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P21 EFC, 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 P21 EFC registered?

P21 EFC is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P21 EFC safe to buy?

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