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P524 HJO

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,227 mi
Last recorded129,227 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 HJO
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 129,227 miles

both facing panels rusty

os inner sill rusty

osf drop link weak

slight blow exhaust + rusty

slight play rack

Fail 18 Jul 2014 129,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both facing panels rusty

os inner sill rusty

osf drop link weak

slight blow exhaust + rusty

slight play rack

Pass 19 Jul 2013 125,165 miles

sills corroded rear facing panels cororded rear closing panels corroded general underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2013 125,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 120,146 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

os sill rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2011 114,509 miles

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

both rear floors rusty

n/s cv boot cracking

o/s cv boot cracking

rear brakes uneven

rear number plate dirty

Pass 18 Jul 2011 114,509 miles

both rear floors rusty

n/s cv boot cracking

o/s cv boot cracking

rear brakes uneven

rear number plate dirty

Pass 12 Jul 2010 108,692 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 102,551 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 102,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 98,064 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 89,975 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 83,547 miles

both front tyres on limits on edges

front brakesdiscs slightly corroded

slight engine oil leaks

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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P524 HJO is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P524 HJO, 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 P524 HJO registered?

P524 HJO is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P524 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 HJO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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