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P321 NSC

1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,638 mi
Last recorded96,638 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto80,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 NSC
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 96,638 miles

near and offside floors heavly coroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 96,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

near and offside floors heavly coroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 96,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 96,329 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 May 2009 85,640 miles
Fail 4 May 2009 85,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,412 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 69,925 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 69,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 60,772 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive Auto?

Based on 542 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
6,854
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim too low 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
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P321 NSC is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 80,759 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P321 NSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P321 NSC registered?

P321 NSC is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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