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P567 JOM

1997 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,600 mi
Last recorded185,600 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 32391,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP567 JOM
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,489cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 185,600 miles

both c v boots perished

both inner sills getting rusty

front bump stops falling to bits

front cross memeber getting rusty

front exhaust getting rusty

front springs rusty

front suspension getting rusty

n/s/f wing mirror glass missing

o/s/r shock damp

rear floors getting rusty

rear shock dust covers / bump stops falling to bits

rear supension getting rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2013 185,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both c v boots perished

both inner sills getting rusty

front bump stops falling to bits

front cross memeber getting rusty

front exhaust getting rusty

front springs rusty

front suspension getting rusty

n/s/f wing mirror glass missing

o/s/r shock damp

rear floors getting rusty

rear shock dust covers / bump stops falling to bits

rear supension getting rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2012 173,591 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 173,591 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 159,445 miles

Coolant leak

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

rust under body

Fail 7 Mar 2011 159,224 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rust under body

Pass 4 Mar 2010 153,116 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 148,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 142,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 135,976 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 131,770 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 131,770 miles

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

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

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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P567 JOM is a 1997 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P567 JOM, 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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P567 JOM is a 1997 Mazda 323, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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