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P35 LKP

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,977 mi
Last recorded82,977 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 LKP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 82,977 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 82,977 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,479 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 76,479 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 70,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

surface corrosion to rear of offside outer sill

Pass 16 Nov 2009 70,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

surface corrosion to rear of offside outer sill

Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,576 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 65,572 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 60,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 56,431 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 51,017 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P35 LKP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P35 LKP, 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 P35 LKP registered?

P35 LKP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P35 LKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P35 LKP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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