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P325 BCT

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,148 mi
Last recorded125,148 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 BCT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 125,148 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 124,947 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,926 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,695 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 102,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,027 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 96,027 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 90,073 miles

fluid around n/s/f shock absorber

signs of perishing to n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2011 83,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 83,704 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,824 miles

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

sump corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,981 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 62,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 52,716 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,525 miles

rear tyres strting to crack on edge of tread

Fail 19 Apr 2008 32,298 miles

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

front brake low and edges of discs lipped

rear tyres strting to crack on edge of tread

Fail 19 Mar 2007 20,473 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,473 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 14,883 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P325 BCT is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P325 BCT, 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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P325 BCT is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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