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P347 XGE

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,768 mi
Last recorded126,768 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 XGE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 126,768 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 126,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 121,595 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 115,333 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 115,216 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 106,841 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis kinked in places

small chips on windscreen

under body rusting

Fail 16 Jun 2006 106,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis kinked in places

small chips on windscreen

under body rusting

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 XGE is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P347 XGE, 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 XGE registered?

P347 XGE is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P347 XGE safe to buy?

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