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P498 OLL

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,621 mi
Last recorded124,621 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 OLL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 124,621 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 119,732 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 119,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 112,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge and on limit, change asap

Pass 26 Oct 2006 97,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 97,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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P498 OLL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 P498 OLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P498 OLL registered?

P498 OLL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P498 OLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P498 OLL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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