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P683 KMO

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,271 mi
Last recorded84,271 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 KMO
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2008 84,271 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 81,591 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 81,591 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

os handbrake low effort

Pass 26 Jul 2006 80,202 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 80,202 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 75,722 miles

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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P683 KMO is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P683 KMO, 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 P683 KMO registered?

P683 KMO is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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