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P490 MSD

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,587 mi
Last recorded63,587 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 MSD
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,587 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 63,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2008 49,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Mar 2008 49,187 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,956 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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P490 MSD is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P490 MSD, 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 P490 MSD registered?

P490 MSD is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P490 MSD safe to buy?

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