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P416 SBD

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,525 mi
Last recorded146,525 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 SBD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 146,525 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 146,518 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 144,390 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 140,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns & os (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns & os (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 140,497 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalyst (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns & os (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns & os (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 126,712 miles

Front brake disc,s worn and lipped

Fail 22 Sep 2015 126,712 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc,s worn and lipped

Fail 3 Nov 2014 126,682 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 125,733 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 125,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 120,210 miles

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

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

both front road springs very rusty

Fail 30 Jul 2012 120,210 miles

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

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

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

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

both front road springs very rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2011 114,992 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 114,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 109,606 miles

centre exhaust mount failing

exhaust smoke

front number plate damaged

front suspension corroded

handbrake travel

rear suspension corroded

right front tyre tread worn on edge and sidewall cracked

windscreen damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2010 109,606 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cat noisey

centre exhaust mount failing

exhaust smoke

front number plate damaged

front suspension corroded

handbrake travel

rear suspension corroded

right front tyre tread worn on edge and sidewall cracked

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2009 103,956 miles

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel

left front tyre tread worn on edge

main brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear exhaust mount repair

right front tyre sidewall cracked

suspension corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2009 103,942 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel

left front tyre tread worn on edge

main brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corrosion

rear exhaust mount repair

right front tyre sidewall cracked

suspension corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 97,390 miles

brake pipe corrosion

rear silencer mount security

suspension corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2008 97,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 89,979 miles

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corroded

front disc pads worn

front discs slight distortion

suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2006 82,341 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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P416 SBD is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P416 SBD, 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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P416 SBD is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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