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P335 UBE

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,599 mi
Last recorded84,599 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 UBE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 84,599 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 84,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired brake hose missing retainer clip (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion centre of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear both have nails in tread

Fail 29 Apr 2016 84,050 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corrosion under car on various part.

slight corrosion on both rear wheel arch.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 73,951 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general component surface corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2015 73,547 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general component surface corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 66,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,907 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 61,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,631 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 55,631 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,491 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,522 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,404 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 35,162 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,131 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
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P335 UBE is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 P335 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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What year was P335 UBE registered?

P335 UBE is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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