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P499 HVO

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,142 mi
Last recorded112,142 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 HVO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 112,142 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 92,977 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 92,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 79,713 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 79,713 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 65,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 65,559 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 64,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor leaking

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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P499 HVO is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 P499 HVO, 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 P499 HVO registered?

P499 HVO is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P499 HVO safe to buy?

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