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P376 PVG

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,309 mi
Last recorded96,309 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 PVG
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,309 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Door body damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,734 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2018 90,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 86,210 miles

Front Inner brake discs slightly rusty both

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,963 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,343 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 82,268 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 82,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 79,446 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 75,753 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 72,013 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 68,168 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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P376 PVG is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P376 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 P376 PVG registered?

P376 PVG is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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