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P522 JKP

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,397 mi
Last recorded138,397 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 JKP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 138,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 138,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 130,239 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 24 Oct 2011 130,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine oil level low

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Oct 2010 122,271 miles

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 116,988 miles

cv boots perished

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and worn

front number plate damaged

front springs corroded

inner sills corroded

tested in the wet

Pass 8 Oct 2008 113,577 miles

Oil leak

child seat fitted o/s rear

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2008 113,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

child seat fitted to off/side/rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

front number plate cracked

oil leaks

Fail 4 Oct 2008 113,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

child seat fitted to off/side/rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

condensation near/side/front lamp unit

front number plate cracked

hand brake travel nearing liimit

near/side/front brake discs corroded

oil leaks

Pass 29 Oct 2007 106,869 miles

Front Brake Inbalance High (23%)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 106,869 miles

Front Brake Inbalance High (23%)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 98,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 98,837 miles

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

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

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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P522 JKP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P522 JKP, 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 P522 JKP registered?

P522 JKP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P522 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 JKP shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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