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P405 KSP

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,645 mi
Last recorded83,645 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP405 KSP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 83,645 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 83,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,372 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,304 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2008 69,774 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2007 65,050 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 65,040 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,506 miles

exhaust corroded in places

slight damage to offside front indicator lens

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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P405 KSP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P405 KSP, 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 P405 KSP registered?

P405 KSP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P405 KSP safe to buy?

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