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P265 RRT

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

108,382 mi
Last recorded108,382 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 RRT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2015 108,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front to rear brake pipe has been greased

tracking

Pass 23 Oct 2014 106,449 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

cuts in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 22 Oct 2014

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

cuts in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2013 101,942 miles

rear exhaust deterioated

Fail 10 Oct 2013 101,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 11 Oct 2012 95,889 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 95,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 93,777 miles

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

some corrosion under vehicle

tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2011 93,777 miles

some corrosion under vehicle

tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,879 miles

1 horn button inoperative

offside mirror could be better

signs of power steering fluid leak from rack area

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2010 88,865 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

1 horn button inoperative

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside mirror could be better

signs of power steering fluid leak from rack area

some surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,446 miles

1 of 2 horn switches inoperative

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

n/s rear tyre perished

parking brake lever near end of working travel

surface scar in o/s front tyre wall

Pass 7 Oct 2008 81,191 miles

1 of 2 horn switches inoperative

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Oct 2007 77,711 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 77,700 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

1 horn button faulty

signs of power steering fluid leaking from steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2006 74,457 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 74,313 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

1 of 2 horn switches inoperative

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s wiper could be better

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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P265 RRT is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P265 RRT, 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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P265 RRT is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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