MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,094 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front suspension, rear suspension corroded
ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULS ARE CORRODED
ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER FRONT BRAKES N/S/F
THE FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES ARE CORRODED
THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED
THE INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND REAR FLOOR IS CORRODED SEATBELT MOUNT AND SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
ALL BRAKE HOSE FERRULS ARE CORRODED
ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER FRONT BRAKES N/S/F
THE FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES ARE CORRODED
THE FRONT CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED
THE INNER AND OUTER SILLS AND REAR FLOOR IS CORRODED SEATBELT MOUNT AND SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all coil springs showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all coil springs showing signs of corrosion
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all coil springs showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all coil springs showing signs of corrosion
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front coil springs showing signs of corrosion
Oil leak
nearside front brake binding slightly
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P223 SFM is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P223 SFM, 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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P223 SFM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 May 1997.
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