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P264 VUY

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,548 mi
Last recorded87,548 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 VUY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 87,548 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 87,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 84,531 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to both sills

Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,230 miles

advise corrosion on rear wheel arches

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2014 81,320 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise corrosion on rear wheel arches

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,194 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 78,194 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 74,682 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER MARKING FRONT SCREEN

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR END OF BOTH SILLS

Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,682 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER MARKING FRONT SCREEN

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR END OF BOTH SILLS

Pass 18 Feb 2011 71,327 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,707 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 64,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 64,207 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 60,769 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 60,769 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 57,137 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 53,457 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 53,457 miles

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

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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P264 VUY is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P264 VUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P264 VUY registered?

P264 VUY is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P264 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P264 VUY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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