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P362 ERD

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,775 mi
Last recorded87,775 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 ERD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 87,775 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 87,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

back numberplate badly distorted

both front coil springs heavily corroded

both outer c/v boots badly perished

n/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2008 81,213 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 81,213 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 67,774 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 57,176 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 53,815 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 53,815 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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P362 ERD is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P362 ERD, 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 P362 ERD registered?

P362 ERD is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P362 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P362 ERD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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