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P282 CVK

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,502 mi
Last recorded84,502 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 CVK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 84,502 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 80,422 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 80,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 72,037 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 72,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P282 CVK is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P282 CVK, 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 P282 CVK registered?

P282 CVK is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P282 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 CVK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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