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P434 NET

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,012 mi
Last recorded123,012 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 NET
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 123,012 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 111,784 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 111,784 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 105,947 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 97,251 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 97,251 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 88,448 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 88,448 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 79,656 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,656 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 70,048 miles

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

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

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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P434 NET is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P434 NET, 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 P434 NET registered?

P434 NET is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P434 NET safe to buy?

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