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P53 AFT

1997 Mazda 323

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,007 mi
Last recorded123,007 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 AFT
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2012 123,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL FRONT AND REAR STEERING,BRAKING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Both outer sills corroding

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED AND IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside door mirror loose

Pass 6 May 2011 116,399 miles

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Complete exhaust system corroding

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 1,6mm wear limit

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm

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

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm

Rear brake discs starting to corrode/pitted

Various oil leaks

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

complete underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 5 May 2011 116,372 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Complete exhaust system corroding

Nearside front tyre tread worn down to 1,6mm wear limit

Nearside rear tyre tread worn down to 2mm

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

Offside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm

Rear brake discs starting to corrode/pitted

Various oil leaks

Vehicle in poor condition underside

Wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

complete underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 5 May 2010 110,518 miles

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Both rear inner wheel arches/sill closing panels starting to corrode

Complete exhaust system in poor condition

Front registration plate slightly fading

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroding

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leaks?

Surface corrosion to both outer sills

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

VEHICLE IN POOR CONDITION UNDERSIDE

Fail 5 May 2010 110,518 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

Both rear inner wheel arches/sill closing panels starting to corrode

Complete exhaust system in poor condition

Front registration plate slightly fading

Fuel filler and breather pipes corroding

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leaks?

Oil level down to minimum mark on dipstick

Surface corrosion to both outer sills

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

VEHICLE IN POOR CONDITION UNDERSIDE

Pass 28 Apr 2009 103,437 miles

Chassis and floor sections corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

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

Noise from engine?

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 28 Apr 2009 103,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Chassis and floor sections corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

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

Noise from engine?

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Apr 2008 95,185 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 86,861 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Jacking damage to o/s front floor and chassis

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 78,457 miles

As previous

Fail 8 May 2006 78,457 miles

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

o/s front chassis has been jacked on and has distorted floor and chassis

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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P53 AFT is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P53 AFT, 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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P53 AFT is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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