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P462 PVW

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,838 mi
Last recorded49,838 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP462 PVW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 49,838 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under and behind battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,212 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 48,212 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 46,359 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2015 44,620 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 44,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 42,181 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 42,181 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,010 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 40,010 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,534 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 34,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,144 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,357 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 28,707 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,374 miles

offside front tyre outer wall cut

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 PVW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P462 PVW, 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 P462 PVW registered?

P462 PVW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P462 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P462 PVW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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