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P541 FWL

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,699 mi
Last recorded147,699 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 FWL
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 147,699 miles

osr tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2009 147,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osr tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2008 134,102 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 118,464 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 103,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

advise both front flexy hoses slighty perished

advise both outter cv boots perished

Pass 4 Dec 2006 103,681 miles

advise both front flexy hoses slighty perished

advise both outter cv boots perished

Pass 19 Dec 2005 91,552 miles

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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P541 FWL is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P541 FWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P541 FWL registered?

P541 FWL is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P541 FWL safe to buy?

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