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P231 CAD

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,258 mi
Last recorded103,258 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 CAD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2013 103,258 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2013 103,258 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2013 101,824 miles

engine oil sump corroded

rear exhaust duct corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2013 101,824 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil sump corroded

rear exhaust duct corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

rear fuel tank corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2011 96,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

rear fuel tank corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 86,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,251 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 80,251 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 74,013 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 74,013 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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 69,326 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 69,322 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside front head light discolour

Pass 31 Jan 2006 63,768 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 63,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P231 CAD is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P231 CAD, 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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P231 CAD is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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