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P303 GBW

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

29,959 mi
Last recorded29,959 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 GBW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 29,959 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 29,709 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 29,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 29,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 29,067 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 28,875 miles

very low mileage car

Pass 9 Apr 2020 28,715 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,255 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,805 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

light corrosion to front subframe/suspension.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,363 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 25,542 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,963 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 24,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 23,371 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 23,371 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 22,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,676 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 22,505 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 22,230 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 21,748 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,935 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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P303 GBW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P303 GBW, 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 P303 GBW registered?

P303 GBW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P303 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P303 GBW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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