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P546 WNS

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,578 mi
Last recorded112,578 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 WNS
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 112,578 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 112,578 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 108,004 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 108,004 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 106,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 102,469 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2007 102,449 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 97,391 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 97,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P546 WNS is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P546 WNS, 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 P546 WNS registered?

P546 WNS is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P546 WNS safe to buy?

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