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P354 VPP

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,994 mi
Last recorded95,994 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP354 VPP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2007 95,994 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 95,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 86,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 86,383 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 79,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack recommended to customer advisory items to be rectified

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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P354 VPP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P354 VPP, 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 P354 VPP registered?

P354 VPP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P354 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P354 VPP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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