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P559 ODM

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,670 mi
Last recorded38,670 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 ODM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,670 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,839 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 33,838 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 33,440 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner sills and inner rear wheel archs rusty

both rear suspension legs rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect sills

rear subframe & suspension arms rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2014 32,894 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic outer sill covers fitted - unable to inspect sills

rear inner sills rusty - both sides

Fail 15 Jan 2014 32,894 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic outer sill covers fitted - unable to inspect sills

rear inner sills rusty - both sides

Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear inner sills rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,787 miles

front suspension/wishbones very rusty

rear subframe/rollbar & susp arms very rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,105 miles

front number plate cracked

front subframe & suspension arms surface rust

rear inner sills surface rust

rear subframe & suspension components surface rust

Fail 14 Jan 2011 31,105 miles

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

front number plate cracked

front subframe & suspension arms surface rust

rear inner sills surface rust

rear subframe & suspension components surface rust

Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,354 miles

rear subframe & suspension components surface rust

Pass 16 Jan 2009 25,952 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,391 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 21,985 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 18,986 miles

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
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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P559 ODM 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 80%.

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 P559 ODM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P559 ODM registered?

P559 ODM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P559 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 ODM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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