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P39 EOD

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,596 mi
Last recorded93,596 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 EOD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,596 miles

All steering/braking/suspension components corroded

Both rear tyres perishing and nearside rear wearing on outer edge of tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Complete exhaust system corroded

Fuel filler neck and pipe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear tailgate struts weak

Sump corroded

Surface corrosion to rear inner wheel arches/rear inner sills/chassis rails and rear floors and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2013 89,089 miles

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Complete exhaust system corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Partial sill covers fitted to rear ,unable to fully check rear sills

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear inner sills and rear inner wheel arches corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2013 89,089 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Complete exhaust system corroded

Fuel filler neck corroded

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Partial sill covers fitted to rear ,unable to fully check rear sills

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear inner sills and rear inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,520 miles

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside headlamp slightly duller than nearside headlamp?

Rear inner sills corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,704 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear subframes corroding

Front driveshafts corroding

Front lower suspension arms corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear inner sills corroding

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,184 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 76,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,068 miles

Exhaust corroding

Offside and nearside front brake hoses slightly cracking

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills and both rear chassis rails

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,186 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear subframe corroding

Surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 59,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 53,718 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 53,698 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P39 EOD is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P39 EOD, 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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P39 EOD is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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