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P450 PKL

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,985 mi
Last recorded129,985 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 PKL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 129,985 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on the inner rear sills and chassis

Fail 12 Sep 2014 129,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on the inner rear sills and chassis

Pass 13 Sep 2013 124,669 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 124,669 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 119,359 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 119,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 107,584 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 107,584 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 99,622 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 95,908 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 92,009 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 92,009 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 86,885 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 78,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 72,638 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 72,638 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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P450 PKL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P450 PKL, 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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P450 PKL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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