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P46 NLW

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,410 mi
Last recorded126,410 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 NLW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2013 126,410 miles

ns sill damaged, front pads look to be getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2012 122,453 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sills damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2011 119,521 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 115,853 miles

front and rear suspention slight corroded

n.s rear sill damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 110,697 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 108,731 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 104,123 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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P46 NLW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P46 NLW, 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 P46 NLW registered?

P46 NLW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P46 NLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P46 NLW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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