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P498 PWC

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,129 mi
Last recorded132,129 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP498 PWC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 132,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 130,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 127,758 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 127,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 124,652 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 121,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 121,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 117,597 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 115,497 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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P498 PWC is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PWC, 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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P498 PWC is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P498 PWC safe to buy?

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