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P324 NOW

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,714 mi
Last recorded78,714 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 NOW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 78,714 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,635 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 63,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,063 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,104 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight damage too n/s/r outer sill

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,922 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,697 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,391 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 40,580 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 37,747 miles

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P324 NOW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P324 NOW, 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 P324 NOW registered?

P324 NOW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 May 1997.

Is P324 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P324 NOW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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