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P342 FRS

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,994 mi
Last recorded64,994 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 FRS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,994 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 64,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2009 60,652 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 56,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes adjustment

Pass 30 May 2007 52,239 miles

front exhaust mounting weld broken still supporting exhaust

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,883 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
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P342 FRS is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P342 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 P342 FRS registered?

P342 FRS is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P342 FRS safe to buy?

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