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P371 HHH

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,525 mi
Last recorded74,525 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP371 HHH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 74,525 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 74,525 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,334 miles

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

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

registration plates deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,328 miles

both front anti-roll bar linkages and nearside rear have slight play in a ball joint

Fail 10 Dec 2012 62,328 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front anti-roll bar linkages and nearside rear have slight play in a ball joint

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,492 miles

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

both registration plates deteriorated

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 9 Dec 2010 51,417 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,417 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,772 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 46,772 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

airbag malfunction lamp illuminated indicating a fault with system

both front and rear registration plates deteriorating

nearside front indicator bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,570 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin, check next service.

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres wearing close to legal limit,

Fail 10 Dec 2008 39,570 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin, check next service.

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres wearing close to legal limit,

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2007 32,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs and pads in poor condition(serviceable at present).

offside front seat belt slightly slow to retract.

offside rear seat belt slightly slow to retract.

recommend offside exhaust tailpipe mounting is welded or tailpipe replaced(temp.repair done to mounting).

Pass 31 Dec 2007 32,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs and pads in poor condition(serviceable at present).

offside front seat belt slightly slow to retract.

offside rear seat belt slightly slow to retract.

recommend offside exhaust tailpipe mounting is welded or tailpipe replaced(temp.repair done to mounting).

Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,232 miles

Advise both front wiper blades spliting at ends

Advise nearside rear tyre outer side wall scrubbed

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 28,125 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2006 28,125 miles

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

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

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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P371 HHH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P371 HHH, 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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P371 HHH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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