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P565 RVF

1997 Mazda 323

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,118 mi
Last recorded112,118 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP565 RVF
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 112,118 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 112,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 107,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside mirror cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2012 107,007 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2011 93,890 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 93,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 83,365 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 83,365 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,034 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2M AND SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHT PLAY AND SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Fail 20 Mar 2009 71,928 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs corroded

front tyres worn close to legal limit

nsf tyre has slight cuts in

nsr brake discs corroded

osr shock absorber leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,280 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 57,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,261 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,878 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 39,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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P565 RVF is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P565 RVF, 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 P565 RVF registered?

P565 RVF is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P565 RVF safe to buy?

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