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P558 VDL

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,963 mi
Last recorded110,963 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 VDL
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 110,963 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,247 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

underside corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2014 104,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2013 95,404 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2013 95,352 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

underside corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,387 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

underside corrosion - offside front floorpan weak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 84,387 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

underside corrosion - offside front floorpan weak

Fail 26 Jul 2011 78,205 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on suspension and floorpans

Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,205 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on suspension and floorpans

Pass 21 Jul 2010 73,107 miles

corrosion on underside on suspension etc

slight corrosion on the inside of front brake discs

suspect engine oil sump leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2010 73,107 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on underside on suspension etc

slight corrosion on the inside of front brake discs

suspect engine oil sump leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2009 67,189 miles

corrosion on suspension parts etc,and engine oil sump

front brakes only just within balance=n/s 200=o/s 150

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,966 miles

surface corrosion on suspension

Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,055 miles

front exhaust mount weak

surface corrosion on suspension

Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,749 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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P558 VDL is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P558 VDL, 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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P558 VDL is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 15 February 1997.

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