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P597 SWK

1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,315 mi
Last recorded90,315 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto80,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 SWK
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive Auto
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2007 90,315 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 90,315 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 78,553 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 78,469 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 323 Executive Auto?

Based on 542 MOT tests across 119 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
6,854
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 30
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim too low 20
Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
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P597 SWK is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 80,759 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P597 SWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P597 SWK registered?

P597 SWK is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive Auto, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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