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P685 CFT

1997 Mazda 323 Executive

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,671 mi
Last recorded127,671 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 323 Executive101,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP685 CFT
MakeMazda
Model323 Executive
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 127,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s mirror casing damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2008 127,590 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2007 113,968 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 113,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 96,196 miles

signes of corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 30 Sep 2005 83,534 miles

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

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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P685 CFT is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P685 CFT, 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 P685 CFT registered?

P685 CFT is a 1997 Mazda 323 Executive, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P685 CFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P685 CFT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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