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P513 WGF

1997 Mazda 323

White Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,555 mi
Last recorded91,555 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 WGF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 91,555 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 91,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,888 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 83,888 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,950 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 80,950 miles

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

rear tyres splitting in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,209 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,146 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 68,126 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

exhaust mounting brocken

Pass 16 Apr 2008 65,770 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 64,254 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 60,799 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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P513 WGF is a 1997 Mazda 323 in White with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGF, 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 P513 WGF registered?

P513 WGF is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P513 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P513 WGF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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