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P595 SWK

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

151,889 mi
Last recorded151,889 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 SWK
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2009 151,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 144,001 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 144,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 144,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 135,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 115,850 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 115,850 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive?

Based on 2,225 MOT tests across 448 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
7,396
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
448
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 210
Registration plate lamp not working 190
Brake pipe excessively corroded 183
position lamp(s) not working 136
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 113
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P595 SWK is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 101,563 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 Executive fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P595 SWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 Executive typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 323 Executive is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P595 SWK registered?

P595 SWK is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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