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P325 FRS

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,654 mi
Last recorded96,654 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 FRS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 96,654 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight corrosion; inner & outer sills, floor, chassis, front lower arms, front & rear subframes

Pass 26 Jul 2008 91,457 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 May 2008 91,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2007 85,737 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 85,737 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

General vehicle underside rusty.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 77,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P325 FRS is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P325 FRS, 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 P325 FRS registered?

P325 FRS is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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