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P323 LSM

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,327 mi
Last recorded114,327 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 LSM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 114,327 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 114,327 miles

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

front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

slight play at o/s/front steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,650 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 99,650 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion at front to rear metal brake pipe

Pass 12 Nov 2008 86,836 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Nov 2008 86,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Dec 2007 77,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 77,821 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 66,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 66,913 miles

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

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

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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P323 LSM is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P323 LSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P323 LSM registered?

P323 LSM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P323 LSM safe to buy?

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