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P462 MOW

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,128 mi
Last recorded167,128 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 MOW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 167,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 167,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 148,533 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 148,276 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 141,164 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 135,155 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 135,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 128,062 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 128,058 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P462 MOW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P462 MOW, 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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P462 MOW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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