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P25 BJT

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,540 mi
Last recorded92,540 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 BJT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,540 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 62,058 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 57,331 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 54,116 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,941 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,055 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 45,817 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,394 miles

Rear exhaust box rattling

Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,157 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 27,157 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 25,824 miles

slight rattle rear exhaust box o/s rear tyre inner wall has surface splits

Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,024 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,991 miles

n/s rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2008 21,783 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,783 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 20,698 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 20,698 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 19,400 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 19,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P25 BJT is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P25 BJT, 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 P25 BJT registered?

P25 BJT is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P25 BJT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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