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P301 VGN

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,467 mi
Last recorded78,467 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 VGN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 78,467 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sills rusty

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear floor rusty

Offside Rear inner sills rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 77,818 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 76,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on manifold (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 76,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on manifold (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 72,692 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 72,692 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,696 miles

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

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Fail 22 Dec 2015 71,696 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 31 Dec 2014 71,023 miles

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,068 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 70,068 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 68,017 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 68,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,419 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2010 63,117 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 82,132 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,133 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 60,132 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,324 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,514 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,589 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,282 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,358 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 52,475 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 52,435 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P301 VGN is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P301 VGN, 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 P301 VGN registered?

P301 VGN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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