CarVerify

Free Car Check

P269 NJN

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,814 mi
Last recorded171,814 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 NJN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 171,814 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner tread

oil leak from engine

rear pads very low

slight blow at centre exhaust joint

Fail 22 May 2012 171,795 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner tread

oil leak from engine

rear pads very low

slight blow at centre exhaust joint

Pass 29 Apr 2011 162,956 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 162,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 150,577 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 150,577 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 147,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,449 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 141,028 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 137,672 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P269 NJN is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P269 NJN, 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

How do I check the history of P269 NJN?

You can check the full history of P269 NJN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P269 NJN registered?

P269 NJN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P269 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P269 NJN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P269 NJN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P269 NJN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.