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P29 STW

1997 Mazda 323

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,920 mi
Last recorded59,920 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 STW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 59,920 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 59,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 59,913 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Mar 2007 59,913 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 59,913 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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P29 STW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P29 STW, 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 P29 STW registered?

P29 STW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P29 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P29 STW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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