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P337 FBL

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,920 mi
Last recorded111,920 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 FBL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 111,920 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 111,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 100,319 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 99,977 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside rear front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre slight wall damage

rear wiper blade split

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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P337 FBL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P337 FBL, 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 P337 FBL registered?

P337 FBL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P337 FBL safe to buy?

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