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P231 XNW

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,970 mi
Last recorded81,970 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 XNW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2012 81,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

vehicle very rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,033 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all rear suspension bushes starting to wear

front and rear suspension components corroding

front disc corroding on edges

front suspension corroding

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 79,031 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all rear suspension bushes starting to wear

front and rear suspension components corroding

front disc corroding on edges

front suspension corroding

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,239 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear chassis legs corroding

both rear strut top towers corroding

f/r sus components corroding

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2010 77,238 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear chassis legs corroding

both rear strut top towers corroding

f/r sus components corroding

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,665 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2009 75,662 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 May 2008 73,068 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 69,425 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 69,424 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2006 65,414 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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P231 XNW 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 P231 XNW, 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 XNW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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