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P653 ARU

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

94,456 mi
Last recorded94,456 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP653 ARU
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2007 94,456 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 92,888 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

ACCIDENT DAMAGE

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 92,542 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

weld line across complete car floor n/s to o/s suspect cut/shut customer informed

Pass 17 May 2006 87,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condition of rear number plate borderline.

crack in nearside front headlamp glass .

nearside front headlamp aim borderline.

offside rear brake binding on borderline.

play in offside front bottom ball joints borderline.

welded repairs borderline.

Fail 15 May 2006 87,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front floor panels excessivly corroded repaired fron inside

slight damage to nearside rear inner wheel rim

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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P653 ARU is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P653 ARU, 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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P653 ARU is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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