MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
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)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake discs on maximum wear.
nearside and offside front outer driveshaft rubbers have slight cracking.
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs on maximum wear.
nearside and offside front outer driveshaft rubbers have slight cracking.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P549 MBP is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Red with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 P549 MBP, 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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P549 MBP is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 25 March 1997.
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