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P349 UNK

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,875 mi
Last recorded154,875 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 UNK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 154,875 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 154,873 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 139,948 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 139,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 116,248 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 114,030 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

both front tyres bald on inside edges of tyres

front brakes slightly out of balance more on offside disc

nearside rear tyre slight buldge on outer wall of tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2006 102,873 miles

slight movement n/side rear roll bar link

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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P349 UNK is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P349 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 P349 UNK registered?

P349 UNK is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P349 UNK safe to buy?

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