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P361 PVG

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,773 mi
Last recorded77,773 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 PVG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,773 miles

1. Outer sills starting to corrode at rear. 2. Front cv gaiters starting to perish. 3. Rear wheel arches starting to corrode.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 74,532 miles

1. Outer sills starting to corrode. 2. Front drive shaft gaiters starting to perish.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 70,216 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 60,062 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,070 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 45,780 miles

front brake pads becoming worn at mot limits

Pass 20 Feb 2006 35,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside/ offside sill backs corroded

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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P361 PVG is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P361 PVG, 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 P361 PVG registered?

P361 PVG is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P361 PVG safe to buy?

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