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P453 GOX

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,725 mi
Last recorded133,725 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 GOX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2017 133,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front steering rack gator deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 129,178 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak around gearbox

Fail 2 Apr 2015 122,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak around gearbox

Pass 24 Apr 2014 115,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 115,901 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,761 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,266 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 101,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,359 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,074 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 87,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 80,314 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 73,515 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 73,515 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 64,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 57,237 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 53,532 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 53,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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P453 GOX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 P453 GOX, 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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P453 GOX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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