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P252 KKM

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1415cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,099 mi
Last recorded67,099 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 KKM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,415cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2008 67,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nails in tyres

Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,099 miles

nails in tyres

Fail 17 Dec 2007 64,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,905 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 620,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 62,573 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 60,568 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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P252 KKM is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,415cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P252 KKM, 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 P252 KKM registered?

P252 KKM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P252 KKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 KKM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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