MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,964 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust heat shield loose
front brake discs worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
exhaust heat shield loose
front brake discs worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front outer c.v gaitors perished
offside rear tyre on the legal limit
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front outer c.v gaitors perished
offside rear tyre on the legal limit
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn thin on the inside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn thin on the inside edge
nearside rear tyre approaching the minimum on the inside edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 323?
Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P557 FWL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P557 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 P557 FWL registered?
P557 FWL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 9 May 1997.
Is P557 FWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P557 FWL shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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