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P376 URE

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,011 mi
Last recorded135,011 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 URE
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 135,011 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/front tyre slightly bold on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 129,282 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 126,491 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 123,781 miles

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

all springs corroded

n/s/f wiper smeary

sump very corroded

various corrsion on body and chassis

Pass 5 Sep 2008 122,270 miles

all coil springs heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

sump badly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2008 122,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

sump badly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2007 107,453 miles

see original vt32

Fail 24 Aug 2007 107,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded and heat shields broken and rattaling

n/s outer cv boot cracking and perished

n/s/f brake caliper antirattle spring missing

sump very heavily corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2006 95,081 miles

front tyres offside and nearside worn on inner edges.

Fail 18 Aug 2006 95,081 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres offside and nearside worn on inner edges.

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 URE is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

P376 URE is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P376 URE safe to buy?

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