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P382 VPP

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,706 mi
Last recorded80,706 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 VPP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,706 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 80,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,449 miles

general underbody corrosion both rear droplinks slight play cv boot cracking o/s/f tyre both edges getting low rear suspension arm bushes poor rear brake lines very rusty

o/s/r sill corroded sills covered,both sills corroded,both sills very rusty holed out of area,all floors corroded,sills to floor,rear floors,rear facing panels,rear chassis corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 78,449 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear drop links slight play, cv boots cracking, osf tyre both edges getting low, rear suspension arm bushes deteriating & poor,rear brake lines very rusty

osr sill corroded arond trim clips starting to pull out

sill covers fitted, both sills very rusty & holes out off area, all floors corroded, sill to floors, rear facing/ closing panles, rear chassis ,

Pass 10 Sep 2011 77,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f brake flexi hose cracking

n/s/r drop link slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 69,487 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 62,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 58,552 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 49,639 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
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P382 VPP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VPP, 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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P382 VPP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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