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P365 VEE

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,226 mi
Last recorded57,226 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 VEE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,226 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 57,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,148 miles

struture and rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2008 54,148 miles

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

struture and rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,116 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 52,116 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,163 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 50,163 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 48,159 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 48,138 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all four tyres perished

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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P365 VEE is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P365 VEE, 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 P365 VEE registered?

P365 VEE is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P365 VEE safe to buy?

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