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P382 DRC

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,888 mi
Last recorded71,888 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 DRC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 71,888 miles

Front wipers split

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 6 Oct 2014 60,218 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 60,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,216 miles

near side outer sill poor (rear)

off side front brake bind (border line)

off side rear short brake pipe to wheel cylindr poor

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,435 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,047 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,155 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,867 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,311 miles

front disc pads at 25%

Pass 18 Jul 2007 35,097 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,593 miles

metal brake pipes on both rear backplates starting to corrode †

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
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P382 DRC is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DRC, 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 P382 DRC registered?

P382 DRC is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P382 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 DRC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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