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P311 HLS

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,371 mi
Last recorded91,371 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 HLS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 87,253 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,184 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 76,625 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 76,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 75,248 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,571 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 70,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,395 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 55,259 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 55,259 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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P311 HLS is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P311 HLS, 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 P311 HLS registered?

P311 HLS is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P311 HLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P311 HLS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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