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P248 DPA

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,823 mi
Last recorded119,823 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 DPA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 119,823 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Front suspension slightly corroded

General under body corrosion.

Two front tyres worn from the inner and outer edge and just above the legal limit.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 112,598 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 107,479 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 107,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 102,004 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 101,899 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 97,046 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 92,923 miles

needs tracking

Pass 25 Jan 2007 82,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 77,540 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P248 DPA is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 P248 DPA, 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 P248 DPA registered?

P248 DPA is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P248 DPA safe to buy?

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