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P359 OSG

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,625 mi
Last recorded106,625 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 OSG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 106,625 miles

Cat to centre section exhaust join in poor condition

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

center exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2011 96,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,526 miles

Both CV boots slightly deteriorated

Front brake balance borderline

Front brake discs worn borderline

Front brake pads half worn

General corrosion to underside

Metallic object in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2010 51,526 miles

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

Both CV boots slightly deteriorated

Front brake balance borderline

Front brake discs worn borderline

Front brake pads half worn

General corrosion to underside

Metallic object in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,855 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 76,511 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front blades smearing slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2008 65,881 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 61,340 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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P359 OSG is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P359 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P359 OSG registered?

P359 OSG is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P359 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P359 OSG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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