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P511 SPW

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,072 mi
Last recorded103,072 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 SPW
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2012 103,072 miles

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

rear inner sills corroded

slight wear to rear antiroll bar links

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 26 Jul 2012 103,072 miles

rear inner sills corroded

slight wear to rear antiroll bar links

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 22 Jul 2011 90,445 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 79,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 75,542 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 75,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 72,352 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 72,352 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 69,934 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,934 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 68,903 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

travel in parking brake lever

Pass 20 Jun 2006 68,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

travel in parking brake lever

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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P511 SPW is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P511 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P511 SPW registered?

P511 SPW is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P511 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 SPW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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