MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
nearside outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of steering/suspension or seatbelt mountings.
offside outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of steering/suspension or seatbelt mountings.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
nearside outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of steering/suspension or seatbelt mountings.
offside outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of steering/suspension or seatbelt mountings.
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slight play in all links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Slight play in all links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Advise slight play in all anti roll bar links
Advise damage to rear of car not affecting anything
Advise sills rusty
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise damage to rear of car but not a problem
Advise sills showing signs of corrosion
Advise damage to rear of car but not a problem
Advise sills showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advise inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion
Fuel filler breather showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front indercator lens damaged
Advise inner and outer sills showing signs of corrosion
Fuel filler breather showing signs of corrosion
Nearside front indercator lens damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P543 FWL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 P543 FWL, 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 P543 FWL registered?
P543 FWL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 29 April 1997.
Is P543 FWL safe to buy?
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