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P243 XNW

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,127 mi
Last recorded99,127 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 XNW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 99,127 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

hard corrosion outer sills

Fail 17 Oct 2014 99,122 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 96,691 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust bracket detached but not effecting exaust security.

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

offside front tyre worn on edges.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 96,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust bracket detached but not effecting exaust security.

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,581 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 89,581 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,424 miles

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

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

both front cv-boots beginning to deteriorate

Fail 18 Oct 2011 81,424 miles

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

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

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

both front cv-boots beginning to deteriorate

deep cracking on outer sidewall of n/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

slight cracking on outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 76,262 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 76,262 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,958 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 73,958 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 71,448 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 71,448 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,171 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 64,609 miles

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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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P243 XNW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P243 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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What year was P243 XNW registered?

P243 XNW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P243 XNW safe to buy?

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