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P299 PPV

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,108 mi
Last recorded84,108 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 PPV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer floor areas (5.2.6)

Pass 27 May 2015 75,463 miles

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

Both front brakes have slight bind.

Pass 27 May 2014 66,298 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 66,298 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 56,628 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 51,493 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 51,493 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 46,334 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 41,302 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 36,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 35,591 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2007 35,523 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2006 35,240 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P299 PPV is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P299 PPV, 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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P299 PPV is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P299 PPV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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