MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel pipes starting to corrode
offside door sill slightly damaged
offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate
oil leak
rear number plate slightly insecure
slight wear in rear anti roll bar links and dust covers split
suspension components starting to corrode
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel pipes starting to corrode
offside door sill slightly damaged
offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate
oil leak
rear number plate slightly insecure
slight wear in rear anti roll bar links and dust covers split
suspension components starting to corrode
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
damage to windscreen in zoneA on limit and starting to crack
dust cover split on nearside rear anti roll bar link ball joint
front brakes slightly out of balance and nearside disc slightly distorted
front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
nearside rear tyre wearing badly on edges and close to exposing inner cords(replace)
offside door sill slightly damaged and starting to corrode
offside front wheel rim slightly damaged
oil leak
rear number plate slightly insecure
suspension components starting to corrode
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
damage to windscreen in zoneA on limit and starting to crack
dust cover split on nearside rear anti roll bar link ball joint
front brakes slightly out of balance and nearside disc slightly distorted
front tyres starting to wear on inner edges
nearside rear tyre wearing badly on edges and close to exposing inner cords(replace)
offside door sill slightly damaged and starting to corrode
offside front wheel rim slightly damaged
oil leak
rear number plate slightly insecure
suspension components starting to corrode
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil springs starting to corrode
dust cover split on nearside rear anti roll bar link ball joint
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
offside door sill slightly damaged and starting to corrode
rear brakes slightly out of balance
rear number plate slightly insecure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil springs starting to corrode
dust cover split on nearside rear anti roll bar link ball joint
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
offside door sill slightly damaged and starting to corrode
rear brakes slightly out of balance
rear number plate slightly insecure
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
chip in windscreen in zone A just under 10mm but starting to crack
front and rear number plates slightly damaged
large tax disc holder in nearside swept area of windscreen
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge perished ,starting to split and close to exposing inner cords(replace)
rear of offside door sill slightly damaged
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P518 GHC is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Grey with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P518 GHC, 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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P518 GHC is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 7 February 1997.
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