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P382 BTH

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,075 mi
Last recorded105,075 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 BTH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 105,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,451 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 103,987 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 103,166 miles

rear underneeth of body rusty cleand + grees sprayed

Pass 25 Sep 2013 102,394 miles

rear suspension componants rusty.advise clean off and paint

Fail 25 Sep 2013 102,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension componants rusty.advise clean off and paint

Fail 17 Sep 2012 101,680 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 101,680 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 100,839 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 100,839 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 99,563 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 97,751 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 96,340 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 96,340 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

heavy enging oil leak from corroded sump, requires replacement.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 95,436 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2006 93,233 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 93,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P382 BTH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P382 BTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P382 BTH registered?

P382 BTH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P382 BTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 BTH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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