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P496 AFX

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,428 mi
Last recorded45,428 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 AFX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 45,428 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 12 Jan 2022 44,766 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch

Fail 11 Jan 2022 44,766 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to nearside rear lower inner wheel arch

Pass 29 Jan 2021 44,220 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear lower inner wheel arches

Pass 7 Jan 2020 43,859 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to inner sills

Fail 7 Jan 2020 43,859 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 10 Jan 2019 42,871 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 9 Jan 2018 41,698 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

Fail 9 Jan 2018 41,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

Pass 17 Jan 2017 40,414 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 10 Jan 2017 40,382 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,835 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill & sill rear end (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear inner & outer sill & sill rear end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,346 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 6 Jan 2014 36,543 miles

corrosion to both inner /outer sills/rear chassis rails

Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,012 miles

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to both rear inner sills

corrosion to both rear lower inner wheel arches

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,019 miles

corrosion to both rear lower inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner and outer sills

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,454 miles

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to inner and outer sills

front brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,134 miles

front no plate cracked

inner sills surface rust

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Jul 2009 34,134 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate cracked

inner sills surface rust

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,666 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 31,228 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 31,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 29,698 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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P496 AFX is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P496 AFX, 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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P496 AFX is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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