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P513 FWL

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,064 mi
Last recorded115,064 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 FWL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 115,064 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive upper and lower of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 115,064 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn support mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive upper and lower of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear possibe internal brake fluid leak from cylinder

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,579 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 107,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 100,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 93,343 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (nearside and offside) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear offside and nearside shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2020 93,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (nearside and offside) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear offside and nearside shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2018 81,463 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn in inside shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust covers deteriorated and insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a previous repair

Offside Rear Tyre at limit on inner shoulder has 2.5mm in centre

Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a previous repair

Offside Rear Tyre at limit on inner shoulder has 2.5mm in centre

Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has previous puncher repaire

Offside Rear Tyre worn near limit on inner edge but has 2.5mm in centre

Fail 6 Jul 2016 62,688 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has previous puncher repaire

Offside Rear Tyre worn near limit on inner edge but has 2.5mm in centre

Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,680 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Previous puncher repaire n/s rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2014 52,374 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 52,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2012 51,657 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 51,652 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 51,042 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 May 2010 50,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 1 May 2009 48,917 miles

front number plate cracked

recommend front brake pad check in 1500-2000 miles approx

Pass 7 May 2008 47,225 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 42,615 miles

front brake pads wearing thin !!!!!!!!!!

Pass 5 May 2006 38,825 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P513 FWL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P513 FWL, 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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P513 FWL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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