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P413 AFX

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,705 mi
Last recorded120,705 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 AFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 120,705 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2015 120,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 118,110 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 118,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 116,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

wiper linkage worn

Fail 21 May 2013 116,137 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 May 2012 113,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

free play in wiper mechanism and fouling bonnet

Pass 11 May 2011 111,514 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 108,020 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 108,011 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 102,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

corrosion to outer sills and under car needs attention

n/s/r foot and hand brake performances poor

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 May 2009 102,717 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

corrosion to outer sills and under car needs attention

n/s/r foot and hand brake performances poor

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 97,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 92,998 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 88,286 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 88,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P413 AFX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P413 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 P413 AFX registered?

P413 AFX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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