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P427 ALJ

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,667 mi
Last recorded103,667 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 ALJ
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 103,667 miles

Battery insecure

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

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2008 103,667 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 100,267 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 100,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2006 88,960 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 88,892 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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P427 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P427 ALJ, 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 P427 ALJ registered?

P427 ALJ is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P427 ALJ safe to buy?

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