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P43 NLW

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,172 mi
Last recorded125,172 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 NLW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 125,172 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 125,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2023 117,437 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 114,031 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 114,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 108,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 107,528 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 91,032 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 91,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,097 miles

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

front brakes require attention

n\s\r tyre cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,608 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 72,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,257 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 67,257 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,020 miles

n/s front tyre has slight cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,276 miles

slight cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,837 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 58,672 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 56,382 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,929 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 51,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,300 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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P43 NLW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NLW, 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 NLW registered?

P43 NLW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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