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P518 GHC

1997 Mazda 323

Grey Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,271 mi
Last recorded185,271 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 GHC
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2013 185,271 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 177,384 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 176,798 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 169,058 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 169,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 160,932 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 160,932 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 151,828 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 151,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 143,608 miles

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.

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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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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