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P527 OLP

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,515 mi
Last recorded134,515 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 OLP
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 134,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 131,193 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 131,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 127,893 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2006 122,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P527 OLP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P527 OLP, 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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P527 OLP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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