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P292 MCR

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,970 mi
Last recorded103,970 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 MCR
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 103,970 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 103,970 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 103,949 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 98,735 miles

ref previous advisorys 833463087079

Fail 24 Mar 2007 98,706 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Slight play in rear anti roll bar drop links †Front brake discs heavily corroded †Brake hoses perished and cracked †Radiator in poor condition †Previou coolant leak in engine bay †Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2006 86,975 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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P292 MCR is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P292 MCR, 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 P292 MCR registered?

P292 MCR is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P292 MCR safe to buy?

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