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P509 MDB

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,452 mi
Last recorded85,452 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 MDB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2014 85,452 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis corroding

rear floors corroding

rear subframe corroding

rear wheel arches corroded

underfloor inner sills corroding

Pass 20 Feb 2013 79,527 miles

all rear suspension components corroding

both outer sills corroding

both underfloor inner sills corroding

rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2013 79,204 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all rear suspension components corroding

both outer sills corroding

both underfloor inner sills corroding

rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,926 miles

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

all floors corroding

both front springs corroding

both outer sills very corroded

both rear inner sills very corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2012 73,926 miles

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

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

all floors corroding

both front springs corroding

both outer sills very corroded

both rear inner sills very corroded

nsr tyre near to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,127 miles

outer sills corroding

several areas underfloor corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2011 68,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

outer sills corroding

several areas underfloor corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 62,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,343 miles

outer sills corroding

several areas underfloor corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,267 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 50,252 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,108 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 44,108 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,762 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P509 MDB is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P509 MDB, 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 P509 MDB registered?

P509 MDB is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P509 MDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 MDB shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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