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P309 LDA

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,721 mi
Last recorded97,721 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 LDA
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 97,721 miles

fuel lines corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 97,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,162 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 92,386 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012 92,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2011 89,698 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Corrosion to underside of chassis

Exhaust clamp loose on front downpipe

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S/F and both rear shock absorbers, dust covers deteriated

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre perishing/cracking

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Small cut in outer sidewall of O/S/F tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2011 89,698 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Corrosion to underside of chassis

Exhaust clamp loose on front downpipe

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S/F and both rear shock absorbers, dust covers deteriated

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre perishing/cracking

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Small cut in outer sidewall of O/S/F tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,961 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 86,944 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 84,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 79,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 73,375 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 68,713 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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P309 LDA is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P309 LDA, 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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P309 LDA is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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