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P485 PVW

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,280 mi
Last recorded122,280 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 PVW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 122,280 miles

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

body has corrosion

exhaust bracket corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 121,882 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

body has corrosion

exhaust bracket corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,971 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 102,026 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 95,004 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

offside door mirror slightly loose

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 19 Jul 2010 95,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

offside door mirror slightly loose

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2009 90,773 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

poor connection in no.plate lights

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 9 Jul 2009 90,773 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

poor connection in no.plate lights

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 1 Jul 2008 87,681 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2008 87,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2007 83,641 miles

n/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have some edge wear

Pass 23 Jun 2006 78,655 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P485 PVW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P485 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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P485 PVW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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