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P356 OSG

1997 Mazda 323

Red Diesel 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,482 mi
Last recorded153,482 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 OSG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 153,482 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 153,482 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 144,169 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 144,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 135,639 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 135,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 129,170 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mount corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust mounts repaired(secure)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

sump corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2008 129,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mount corroded

exhaust corroded

exhaust mounts repaired(secure)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

sump corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 118,375 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 118,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front c.v. boots cracking

exhaust (center-rear) mount corroded

front pads low

n/s/f wiper smearing slightly

o/s headlamp slightly discoloured

o/s/f brakes binding slightly

rear no. slightly deteriorated

rear wiper torn

Pass 22 Mar 2006 108,452 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 108,452 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P356 OSG is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P356 OSG, 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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P356 OSG is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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