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P408 AFX

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,786 mi
Last recorded98,786 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP408 AFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,786 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,959 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 94,959 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,212 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 85,611 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 85,552 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 84,161 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 82,849 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 81,226 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 78,396 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 78,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust mountings corroded

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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P408 AFX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green 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 P408 AFX, 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 P408 AFX registered?

P408 AFX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P408 AFX safe to buy?

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