MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,592 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front lower ball joint dust covers split
both front wiper blades split
centre and rear exhaust corroding
engine oil leak
nail in offside rear tyre and sligtly cracking
offside front seat back not reclining forward
rear coil springs corroding
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
small stone chips on screen oil leak from engine area
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
oil leak from engine area
small stone chips on screen
bottom ball joint dust covers split
oil leak from engine area
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil leak from engine area
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P487 BDV is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P487 BDV, 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 P487 BDV registered?
P487 BDV is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 3 March 1997.
Is P487 BDV safe to buy?
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