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P507 SPW

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,042 mi
Last recorded63,042 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 SPW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 63,042 miles

slight corrosion build up on components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,633 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 61,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 60,048 miles

Exhaust system corroded and hangers modified

Pass 11 Jun 2013 58,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2012 56,395 miles

All rear suspension arms rusted

Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front lower suspension arms very rusty

Both front road springs rusty

Both front to rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front tyres perished and aged

Both outer cv boots perished

Both rear road springs rusted

Both rear tyres aged and perished

Exhaust system rusted

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Nearside front brake retaining spring incorrectly fitted

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,384 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 54,345 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,336 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,878 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,849 miles

front brake pads have aprox 20% left

Pass 31 May 2007 41,259 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,036 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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P507 SPW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P507 SPW, 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 P507 SPW registered?

P507 SPW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P507 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P507 SPW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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