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P347 UNK

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,729 mi
Last recorded154,729 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 UNK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 154,729 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 152,016 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre is slightly wearing on the inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2009 143,841 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 139,198 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 139,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 134,031 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 128,891 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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P347 UNK is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P347 UNK, 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 P347 UNK registered?

P347 UNK is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P347 UNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P347 UNK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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