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P556 VBH

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,958 mi
Last recorded124,958 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 VBH
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 124,958 miles

slight corrosion to rear sill to floor both sides

slight corrosion to sill ends /inner wing both sides

Fail 9 Sep 2013 124,958 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to rear sill to floor both sides

slight corrosion to sill ends /inner wing both sides

Pass 5 Sep 2012 124,200 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 124,200 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 121,604 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 121,604 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 119,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 114,465 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front seat missing

nearside rear and center seat missing

Fail 8 Sep 2009 114,465 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside front seat missing

nearside rear and center seat missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 111,522 miles

left front seat missing

Fail 17 Sep 2008 111,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

left front seat missing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 106,599 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 106,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 104,444 miles

Nearside Front 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.

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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P556 VBH is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P556 VBH, 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 P556 VBH registered?

P556 VBH is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P556 VBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 VBH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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