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P468 JOV

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,138 mi
Last recorded92,138 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 JOV
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

catalytic convertor and centre box heavily corroded but not blowing.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,179 miles

centre exhaust corroded but not blowing

heat shield corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2020 89,178 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

centre exhaust corroded but not blowing

heat shield corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,410 miles

exhaust system corroded but is not blowing

Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,272 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,709 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,314 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

middle exhaust mount

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,699 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 67,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 64,312 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,537 miles

slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 24 Feb 2012 57,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,653 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 49,274 miles

corrison around rear sills no hole yet

Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,051 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 41,907 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,667 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,153 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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P468 JOV is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P468 JOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P468 JOV registered?

P468 JOV is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P468 JOV safe to buy?

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