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P554 GJB

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,073 mi
Last recorded135,073 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 GJB
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 135,073 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 134,824 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 132,505 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 132,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 128,558 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 119,059 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front exhaust mounting insecure and corroded

Fail 15 May 2013 118,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front exhaust mounting insecure and corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 112,958 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 May 2011 106,482 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 99,657 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 94,737 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 89,191 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 82,871 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 75,013 miles

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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P554 GJB is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P554 GJB, 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 P554 GJB registered?

P554 GJB is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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