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P448 CWL

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,351 mi
Last recorded48,351 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 CWL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 47,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,237 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 44,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,198 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,429 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,720 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 41,720 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 38,610 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 37,918 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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P448 CWL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P448 CWL, 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 P448 CWL registered?

P448 CWL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P448 CWL safe to buy?

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