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P323 UBE

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,031 mi
Last recorded102,031 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 UBE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 102,031 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 102,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

very poor all round due to corotion

Pass 30 Jan 2014 101,176 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS IN POOR CONDITON

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES IN POOR CONDITION

UNDERSIDE OF SILLS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 27 Jan 2014 101,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS IN POOR CONDITON

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES IN POOR CONDITION

UNDERSIDE OF SILLS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Feb 2013 100,193 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 100,193 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE ARMS IN POOR CONDITION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 24 Jan 2012 99,035 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

N/S/F AND O/S/F WISHBONE ARMS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

REAR SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 23 Jan 2012

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

FRONT SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

N/S/F AND O/S/F WISHBONE ARMS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

REAR SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 27 Jan 2011 98,177 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 98,177 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 96,957 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 96,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 95,100 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 95,100 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 91,293 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 91,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 86,580 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 86,580 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UBE is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UBE, 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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P323 UBE is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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