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P28 NKR

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,187 mi
Last recorded117,187 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 NKR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 117,187 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 20 Jan 2020 117,186 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission front oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 21 Jan 2019 115,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 21 Jan 2019 115,721 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,544 miles

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

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 9 Jan 2018 112,543 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 9 Jan 2017 108,060 miles

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

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

corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear inner sills

front registrtion plate deteriorated

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,114 miles

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 11 Jan 2016 102,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 12 Jan 2015 98,067 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 6 Jan 2014 95,683 miles

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 6 Jan 2014 95,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 7 Jan 2013 92,620 miles

both front tyres on the limit on edges (tread not cut as deep)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,865 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 84,430 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,430 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 79,908 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 79,908 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,801 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres sidewalls cut all 4 tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

Pass 3 Jan 2008 70,661 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 66,350 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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P28 NKR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P28 NKR, 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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P28 NKR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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