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P306 JJO

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,733 mi
Last recorded85,733 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 JJO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2020 85,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front mount inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front cross member corroded

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plates excessively corroded

Offside Rear rear brake back plate excessively corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 75,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 75,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,126 miles

sump corroded and leaking oil

underside suspension components corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,428 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 61,428 miles

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 56,832 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,309 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,811 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,710 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,436 miles

offside front link arm partly fractured

offside rear link arm partly fractured

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 7 Jun 2012 36,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

offside front link arm partly fractured

offside rear link arm partly fractured

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,927 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,165 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 31,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,003 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

n/s horn button u/s

Fail 17 Jun 2008 28,003 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)

both front tyres slightly perished

n/s horn button u/s

Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,855 miles

advise nearsie front outer tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,307 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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P306 JJO is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P306 JJO, 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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P306 JJO is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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