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P348 WVL

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,413 mi
Last recorded60,413 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 WVL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 60,413 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2021 59,917 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill centre within seat beat point area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 48,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension has general corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2020 48,498 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

underbody and suspension has general corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,324 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody and suspension has general corrosion

Pass 10 May 2018 32,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 32,089 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 31,238 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,419 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 29,476 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 28,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,617 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 25,092 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,595 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 23,595 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 21,837 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 20,249 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 20,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 18,565 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 18,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 17,154 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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P348 WVL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P348 WVL, 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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P348 WVL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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