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P531 RHK

1997 Mazda 323

Blue Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,267 mi
Last recorded77,267 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP531 RHK
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,267 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 1 Apr 2016 76,969 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,616 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 67,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front reg plate cracked

off side front and off side rear tyres has side wall damage

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,433 miles

side wall marked on n/s front tyre

Pass 23 May 2012 66,687 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 66,687 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 65,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2011 65,760 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 64,311 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 64,311 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,143 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 61,143 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 59,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 57,578 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 53,303 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiperblade splitting

Pass 24 Oct 2005 53,303 miles

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

o/s/f wiperblade splitting

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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P531 RHK is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Blue with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P531 RHK, 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 P531 RHK registered?

P531 RHK is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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