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P520 MDB

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,231 mi
Last recorded82,231 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 MDB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,231 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 82,231 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on sills

discs startedto wear

slight oilleak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,335 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,635 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides front wing mirrors slightly insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2007 89,287 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,568 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 53,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P520 MDB is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P520 MDB, 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 P520 MDB registered?

P520 MDB is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P520 MDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P520 MDB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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