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P439 MSX

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests7 (2 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate28.6%

Mileage

129,743 mi
Last recorded129,743 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 MSX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 129,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

air filter incomplete

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

slight noise from nearside rear brakes

Fail 17 Aug 2009 129,726 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

air filter incomplete

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

slight noise from nearside rear brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2008 117,793 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

spare wheel missing

Fail 19 Jul 2008 117,790 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

spare wheel missing

Fail 18 Jul 2008 117,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear subframes and jacking seals coroding

front number plate cracked

nearside front outter cv joint leaking grease

solid brake pipes at rear coroding

Fail 17 Jul 2008

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake pipes to rear corroded

front and rear subframes and jacking seals all corroding

front number plate cracked

nearside front outter cv boot leaking grease

offside rer wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 16 Jul 2008 117,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake pipes to rear corroded

front and rear subframes and jacking seals all corroding

front number plate cracked

nearside front outter cv boot leaking grease

offside rer wheel bearing slightly noisy

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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P439 MSX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 28.6%.

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 P439 MSX, 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 P439 MSX registered?

P439 MSX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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