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P339 SRW

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,012 mi
Last recorded96,012 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 SRW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,012 miles

Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 93,371 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 93,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 90,422 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,861 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 82,818 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 82,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 78,428 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,695 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 61,833 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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P339 SRW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P339 SRW, 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 P339 SRW registered?

P339 SRW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is P339 SRW safe to buy?

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