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P289 GBW

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,340 mi
Last recorded159,340 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 GBW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2012 159,340 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion at front of n/s sill

Pass 14 Oct 2011 149,159 miles

FRONT EXHAUST RUSTY

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT RUST AT N/S/R FLOOR /SILL ARAE

Pass 15 Oct 2010 140,316 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 130,406 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 121,544 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 112,839 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 103,179 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear damper , coil spring †rubber seat loose, near side rear.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 92,849 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
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P289 GBW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P289 GBW, 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 P289 GBW registered?

P289 GBW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P289 GBW safe to buy?

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