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P43 MOF

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,140 mi
Last recorded107,140 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 MOF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 107,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 103,197 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 96,332 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cut on sidewalls (no cords exposed).

rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 89,057 miles

slight binding to n/s front brake

Pass 18 Aug 2006 89,036 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 89,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P43 MOF is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P43 MOF, 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 P43 MOF registered?

P43 MOF is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P43 MOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P43 MOF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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