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P477 ARN

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,117 mi
Last recorded81,117 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP477 ARN
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2012 81,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

front exhaust mount is corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,531 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,242 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 73,242 miles

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

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

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

wiper blades

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,910 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,707 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 55,996 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 55,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,250 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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P477 ARN is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P477 ARN, 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 P477 ARN registered?

P477 ARN is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P477 ARN safe to buy?

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