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P357 VWW

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,572 mi
Last recorded105,572 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 VWW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 105,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

strong petrol smell under n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 22 Jun 2012 105,570 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

strong petrol smell under n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,773 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 98,773 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 90,835 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 90,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 68,727 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 67,664 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,309 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 64,747 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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P357 VWW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P357 VWW, 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 P357 VWW registered?

P357 VWW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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