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P522 UDL

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,901 mi
Last recorded94,901 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 UDL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 5 Apr 2013 94,899 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 29 Mar 2012 94,881 miles

both rear shocker gaiters split

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

off side rear tyre perished on side wall to tread

Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,881 miles

both rear shocker gaiters split

off side rear tyre perished on side wall to tread

Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,104 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2011 94,104 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2010 92,638 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 92,638 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,113 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 86,793 miles

both outter cv boots are cracked and perished

near side rear tyre side walls cracked and perished

Fail 2 Apr 2008 86,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both outter cv boots are cracked and perished

near side rear tyre side walls cracked and perished

Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 81,949 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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P522 UDL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UDL, 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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P522 UDL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P522 UDL safe to buy?

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