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P227 LKE

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,599 mi
Last recorded138,599 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 LKE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 138,599 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 135,056 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 134,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint not attached (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 131,513 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 117,769 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 117,769 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 103,826 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 103,823 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 89,868 miles

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

offside front brake binding/disc scored

Pass 6 Dec 2010 86,515 miles

both front cv boots in poor condition

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2009 82,887 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 82,887 miles

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

emissions only just within limits

off side front tyre 2mm of tread

various chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Dec 2008 80,074 miles

emissions only just within limits

various chips in windsreen

Pass 3 Jan 2008 76,908 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 73,572 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 73,572 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 68,572 miles

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

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

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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P227 LKE is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P227 LKE, 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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P227 LKE is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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