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P294 RYN

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,749 mi
Last recorded166,749 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 RYN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 166,749 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 161,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2008 156,980 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 156,906 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 150,353 miles

N/S/F ANTI ROLLBAR LINK FOULING SUSPENSION LEG WHEN ON FULL DROP

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 142,820 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 142,814 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P294 RYN is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P294 RYN, 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 P294 RYN registered?

P294 RYN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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